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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,777.84, 452,192.76 and 188,002.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,777.84, 452,192.76 and 188,002.08 is: 259,362.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,777.84 : 452,192.76 = 188,002.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,777.84/452,192.76 = 188,002.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,777.84x = 452,192.76 × 188,002.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,777.84x = 85,013,179,440.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,013,179,440.94/327,777.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,362.19

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