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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,763.14, 452,325.74 and 189,946.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,763.14, 452,325.74 and 189,946.79 is: 262,133.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,763.14 : 452,325.74 = 189,946.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,763.14/452,325.74 = 189,946.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,763.14x = 452,325.74 × 189,946.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,763.14x = 85,917,820,832.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,917,820,832.23/327,763.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,133.87

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