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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,625.19, 491,507.94 and 185,537.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,625.19, 491,507.94 and 185,537.63 is: 278,346.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,625.19 : 491,507.94 = 185,537.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,625.19/491,507.94 = 185,537.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,625.19x = 491,507.94 × 185,537.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,625.19x = 91,193,218,313.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,193,218,313.78/327,625.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,346.17

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