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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,350.14, 489,665.52 and 176,697.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,350.14, 489,665.52 and 176,697.36 is: 265,122.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,350.14 : 489,665.52 = 176,697.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,350.14/489,665.52 = 176,697.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,350.14x = 489,665.52 × 176,697.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,350.14x = 86,522,604,667.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,522,604,667.03/326,350.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,122.01

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