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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,332.72, 490,995.81 and 114,100.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,332.72, 490,995.81 and 114,100.22 is: 171,149.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,332.72 : 490,995.81 = 114,100.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,332.72/490,995.81 = 114,100.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,332.72x = 490,995.81 × 114,100.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,332.72x = 56,022,727,485.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,022,727,485.10/327,332.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,149.19

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