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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,265.36, 492,450.53 and 138,727.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,265.36, 492,450.53 and 138,727.56 is: 208,113.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,265.36 : 492,450.53 = 138,727.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,265.36/492,450.53 = 138,727.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,265.36x = 492,450.53 × 138,727.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,265.36x = 68,316,459,753.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,316,459,753.97/328,265.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,113.52

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