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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,219.26, 492,381.42 and 138,681.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,219.26, 492,381.42 and 138,681.46 is: 208,044.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,219.26 : 492,381.42 = 138,681.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,219.26/492,381.42 = 138,681.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,219.26x = 492,381.42 × 138,681.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,219.26x = 68,284,171,740.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,284,171,740.57/328,219.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,044.38

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