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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,382.38, 451,792.35 and 193,246.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,382.38, 451,792.35 and 193,246.38 is: 266,682.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,382.38 : 451,792.35 = 193,246.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,382.38/451,792.35 = 193,246.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,382.38x = 451,792.35 × 193,246.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,382.38x = 87,307,236,149.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,307,236,149.19/327,382.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,682.76

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