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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,276.80, 490,569.60 and 186,732.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,276.80, 490,569.60 and 186,732.80 is: 279,902.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,276.80 : 490,569.60 = 186,732.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,276.80/490,569.60 = 186,732.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,276.80x = 490,569.60 × 186,732.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,276.80x = 91,605,435,002.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,605,435,002.88/327,276.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,902.01

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