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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,163.20, 489,244.80 and 139,539.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,163.20, 489,244.80 and 139,539.20 is: 209,308.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,163.20 : 489,244.80 = 139,539.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,163.20/489,244.80 = 139,539.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,163.20x = 489,244.80 × 139,539.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,163.20x = 68,268,827,996.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,268,827,996.16/326,163.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,308.80

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