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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,146.37, 490,797.96 and 158,469.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,146.37, 490,797.96 and 158,469.54 is: 237,742.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,146.37 : 490,797.96 = 158,469.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,146.37/490,797.96 = 158,469.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,146.37x = 490,797.96 × 158,469.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,146.37x = 77,776,526,954.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,776,526,954.14/327,146.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,742.29

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