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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,452.12, 451,718.51 and 191,397.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,452.12, 451,718.51 and 191,397.18 is: 264,031.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,452.12 : 451,718.51 = 191,397.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,452.12/451,718.51 = 191,397.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,452.12x = 451,718.51 × 191,397.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,452.12x = 86,457,648,010.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,457,648,010.82/327,452.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,031.42

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