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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,293.18, 490,934.83 and 147,251.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,293.18, 490,934.83 and 147,251.46 is: 220,874.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,293.18 : 490,934.83 = 147,251.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,293.18/490,934.83 = 147,251.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,293.18x = 490,934.83 × 147,251.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,293.18x = 72,290,870,482.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,290,870,482.35/327,293.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,874.97

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