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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,197.41, 451,348.02 and 196,341.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,197.41, 451,348.02 and 196,341.21 is: 270,840.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,197.41 : 451,348.02 = 196,341.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,197.41/451,348.02 = 196,341.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,197.41x = 451,348.02 × 196,341.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,197.41x = 88,618,216,377.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,618,216,377.90/327,197.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,840.21

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