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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,234.60, 451,870.02 and 206,591.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,234.60, 451,870.02 and 206,591.40 is: 285,276.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,234.60 : 451,870.02 = 206,591.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,234.60/451,870.02 = 206,591.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,234.60x = 451,870.02 × 206,591.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,234.60x = 93,352,460,049.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,352,460,049.83/327,234.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,276.86

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