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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,906.22, 492,002.40 and 114,827.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,906.22, 492,002.40 and 114,827.07 is: 172,290.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,906.22 : 492,002.40 = 114,827.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,906.22/492,002.40 = 114,827.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,906.22x = 492,002.40 × 114,827.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,906.22x = 56,495,193,553.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,495,193,553.50/327,906.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,290.70

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