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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,250.96, 451,465.32 and 206,296.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,250.96, 451,465.32 and 206,296.72 is: 284,600.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,250.96 : 451,465.32 = 206,296.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,250.96/451,465.32 = 206,296.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,250.96x = 451,465.32 × 206,296.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,250.96x = 93,135,814,709.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,135,814,709.75/327,250.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,600.59

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