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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,315.45, 451,688.22 and 189,500.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,315.45, 451,688.22 and 189,500.17 is: 261,506.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,315.45 : 451,688.22 = 189,500.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,315.45/451,688.22 = 189,500.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,315.45x = 451,688.22 × 189,500.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,315.45x = 85,594,994,477.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,594,994,477.00/327,315.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,506.12

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