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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,242.07, 490,741.58 and 113,955.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,242.07, 490,741.58 and 113,955.23 is: 170,890.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,242.07 : 490,741.58 = 113,955.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,242.07/490,741.58 = 113,955.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,242.07x = 490,741.58 × 113,955.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,242.07x = 55,922,566,595.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,922,566,595.98/327,242.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,890.52

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