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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,975.59, 491,794.50 and 150,330.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,975.59, 491,794.50 and 150,330.44 is: 225,418.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,975.59 : 491,794.50 = 150,330.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,975.59/491,794.50 = 150,330.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,975.59x = 491,794.50 × 150,330.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,975.59x = 73,931,683,574.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,931,683,574.58/327,975.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,418.25

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