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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,063.40, 489,095.10 and 186,095.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,063.40, 489,095.10 and 186,095.40 is: 279,143.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,063.40 : 489,095.10 = 186,095.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,063.40/489,095.10 = 186,095.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,063.40x = 489,095.10 × 186,095.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,063.40x = 91,018,348,272.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,018,348,272.54/326,063.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,143.10

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