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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,922.76, 492,027.09 and 114,843.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,922.76, 492,027.09 and 114,843.53 is: 172,315.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,922.76 : 492,027.09 = 114,843.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,922.76/492,027.09 = 114,843.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,922.76x = 492,027.09 × 114,843.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,922.76x = 56,506,127,871.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,506,127,871.23/327,922.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,315.36

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