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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,225.80, 451,419.98 and 191,265.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,225.80, 451,419.98 and 191,265.50 is: 263,857.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,225.80 : 451,419.98 = 191,265.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,225.80/451,419.98 = 191,265.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,225.80x = 451,419.98 × 191,265.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,225.80x = 86,341,068,184.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,341,068,184.69/327,225.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,857.76

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