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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,325.40, 451,701.94 and 189,510.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,325.40, 451,701.94 and 189,510.14 is: 261,519.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,325.40 : 451,701.94 = 189,510.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,325.40/451,701.94 = 189,510.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,325.40x = 451,701.94 × 189,510.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,325.40x = 85,602,097,887.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,602,097,887.67/327,325.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,519.88

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