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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,131.91, 451,375.24 and 191,139.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,131.91, 451,375.24 and 191,139.58 is: 263,733.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,131.91 : 451,375.24 = 191,139.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,131.91/451,375.24 = 191,139.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,131.91x = 451,375.24 × 191,139.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,131.91x = 86,275,673,796.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,275,673,796.00/327,131.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,733.59

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