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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,464.81, 451,968.63 and 191,532.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,464.81, 451,968.63 and 191,532.16 is: 264,353.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,464.81 : 451,968.63 = 191,532.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,464.81/451,968.63 = 191,532.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,464.81x = 451,968.63 × 191,532.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,464.81x = 86,566,527,802.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,566,527,802.86/327,464.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,353.68

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