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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,145.26, 451,467.74 and 199,891.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,145.26, 451,467.74 and 199,891.02 is: 275,854.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,145.26 : 451,467.74 = 199,891.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,145.26/451,467.74 = 199,891.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,145.26x = 451,467.74 × 199,891.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,145.26x = 90,244,347,045.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,244,347,045.69/327,145.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,854.06

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