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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,240.66, 490,939.98 and 113,977.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,240.66, 490,939.98 and 113,977.38 is: 170,993.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,240.66 : 490,939.98 = 113,977.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,240.66/490,939.98 = 113,977.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,240.66x = 490,939.98 × 113,977.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,240.66x = 55,956,052,657.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,956,052,657.65/327,240.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,993.58

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