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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,307.89, 490,806.72 and 114,001.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,307.89, 490,806.72 and 114,001.41 is: 170,948.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,307.89 : 490,806.72 = 114,001.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,307.89/490,806.72 = 114,001.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,307.89x = 490,806.72 × 114,001.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,307.89x = 55,952,658,117.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,952,658,117.48/327,307.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,948.09

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