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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,187.55, 492,281.23 and 78,869.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,187.55, 492,281.23 and 78,869.55 is: 118,304.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,187.55 : 492,281.23 = 78,869.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,187.55/492,281.23 = 78,869.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,187.55x = 492,281.23 × 78,869.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,187.55x = 38,825,999,083.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,825,999,083.55/328,187.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,304.30

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