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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,146.25, 451,469.13 and 199,892.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,146.25, 451,469.13 and 199,892.01 is: 275,855.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,146.25 : 451,469.13 = 199,892.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,146.25/451,469.13 = 199,892.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,146.25x = 451,469.13 × 199,892.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,146.25x = 90,245,071,848.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,245,071,848.65/327,146.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,855.44

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