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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,184.87, 492,471.09 and 138,632.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,184.87, 492,471.09 and 138,632.99 is: 208,031.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,184.87 : 492,471.09 = 138,632.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,184.87/492,471.09 = 138,632.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,184.87x = 492,471.09 × 138,632.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,184.87x = 68,272,737,232.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,272,737,232.90/328,184.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,031.34

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