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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,764.14, 452,327.12 and 189,947.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,764.14, 452,327.12 and 189,947.79 is: 262,135.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,764.14 : 452,327.12 = 189,947.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,764.14/452,327.12 = 189,947.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,764.14x = 452,327.12 × 189,947.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,764.14x = 85,918,536,801.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,918,536,801.06/327,764.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,135.26

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