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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,625.92, 491,557.14 and 114,425.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,625.92, 491,557.14 and 114,425.22 is: 171,679.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,625.92 : 491,557.14 = 114,425.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,625.92/491,557.14 = 114,425.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,625.92x = 491,557.14 × 114,425.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,625.92x = 56,246,533,887.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,246,533,887.07/327,625.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,679.13

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