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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,319.14, 451,693.32 and 189,503.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,319.14, 451,693.32 and 189,503.88 is: 261,511.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,319.14 : 451,693.32 = 189,503.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,319.14/451,693.32 = 189,503.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,319.14x = 451,693.32 × 189,503.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,319.14x = 85,597,636,710.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,597,636,710.08/327,319.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,511.25

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