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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,182.08, 492,273.06 and 78,864.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,182.08, 492,273.06 and 78,864.08 is: 118,296.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,182.08 : 492,273.06 = 78,864.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,182.08/492,273.06 = 78,864.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,182.08x = 492,273.06 × 78,864.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,182.08x = 38,822,661,985.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,822,661,985.68/328,182.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,296.11

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