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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,625.99, 491,557.26 and 114,425.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,625.99, 491,557.26 and 114,425.29 is: 171,679.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,625.99 : 491,557.26 = 114,425.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,625.99/491,557.26 = 114,425.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,625.99x = 491,557.26 × 114,425.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,625.99x = 56,246,582,027.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,246,582,027.11/327,625.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,679.24

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