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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,609.12, 452,155.68 and 189,768

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,609.12, 452,155.68 and 189,768 is: 261,911.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,609.12 : 452,155.68 = 189,768 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,609.12/452,155.68 = 189,768/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,609.12x = 452,155.68 × 189,768
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,609.12x = 85,804,679,082.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,804,679,082.24/327,609.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,911.75

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