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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,275.39, 491,055.24 and 177,621.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,275.39, 491,055.24 and 177,621.41 is: 266,509.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,275.39 : 491,055.24 = 177,621.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,275.39/491,055.24 = 177,621.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,275.39x = 491,055.24 × 177,621.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,275.39x = 87,221,924,116.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,221,924,116.69/327,275.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,509.27

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