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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,644.16, 490,872.96 and 150,299.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,644.16, 490,872.96 and 150,299.52 is: 225,177.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,644.16 : 490,872.96 = 150,299.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,644.16/490,872.96 = 150,299.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,644.16x = 490,872.96 × 150,299.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,644.16x = 73,777,970,268.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,777,970,268.98/327,644.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,177.13

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