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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,707.98, 491,561.97 and 187,368.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,707.98, 491,561.97 and 187,368.19 is: 281,052.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,707.98 : 491,561.97 = 187,368.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,707.98/491,561.97 = 187,368.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,707.98x = 491,561.97 × 187,368.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,707.98x = 92,103,074,660.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,103,074,660.20/327,707.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,052.28

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