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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,531.70, 489,330.27 and 185,999.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,531.70, 489,330.27 and 185,999.94 is: 278,733.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,531.70 : 489,330.27 = 185,999.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,531.70/489,330.27 = 185,999.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,531.70x = 489,330.27 × 185,999.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,531.70x = 91,015,400,860.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,015,400,860.18/326,531.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,733.74

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