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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,834.24, 491,654.16 and 140,802

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,834.24, 491,654.16 and 140,802 is: 211,161.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,834.24 : 491,654.16 = 140,802 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,834.24/491,654.16 = 140,802/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,834.24x = 491,654.16 × 140,802
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,834.24x = 69,225,889,036.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,225,889,036.32/327,834.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,161.25

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