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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,133.40, 492,200.10 and 178,834.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,133.40, 492,200.10 and 178,834.20 is: 268,251.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,133.40 : 492,200.10 = 178,834.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,133.40/492,200.10 = 178,834.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,133.40x = 492,200.10 × 178,834.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,133.40x = 88,022,211,123.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,022,211,123.42/328,133.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,251.30

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