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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,155.30, 451,498.10 and 199,854.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,155.30, 451,498.10 and 199,854.89 is: 275,814.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,155.30 : 451,498.10 = 199,854.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,155.30/451,498.10 = 199,854.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,155.30x = 451,498.10 × 199,854.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,155.30x = 90,234,103,110.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,234,103,110.71/327,155.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,814.28

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