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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,176.23, 490,552.93 and 156,327.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,176.23, 490,552.93 and 156,327.79 is: 234,390.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,176.23 : 490,552.93 = 156,327.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,176.23/490,552.93 = 156,327.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,176.23x = 490,552.93 × 156,327.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,176.23x = 76,687,055,424.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,687,055,424.92/327,176.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,390.67

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