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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,922.88, 491,940.36 and 150,445.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,922.88, 491,940.36 and 150,445.10 is: 225,693.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,922.88 : 491,940.36 = 150,445.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,922.88/491,940.36 = 150,445.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,922.88x = 491,940.36 × 150,445.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,922.88x = 74,010,015,540.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,010,015,540.05/327,922.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,693.36

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