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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,046, 489,112.74 and 139,101.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,046, 489,112.74 and 139,101.24 is: 208,670.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,046 : 489,112.74 = 139,101.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,046/489,112.74 = 139,101.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,046x = 489,112.74 × 139,101.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,046x = 68,036,188,633.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,036,188,633.80/326,046
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,670.52

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