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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,443.42, 491,246.89 and 114,214.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,443.42, 491,246.89 and 114,214.43 is: 171,350.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,443.42 : 491,246.89 = 114,214.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,443.42/491,246.89 = 114,214.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,443.42x = 491,246.89 × 114,214.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,443.42x = 56,107,484,473.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,107,484,473.20/327,443.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,350.16

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