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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,285.21, 492,086.39 and 138,587.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,285.21, 492,086.39 and 138,587.26 is: 207,736.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,285.21 : 492,086.39 = 138,587.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,285.21/492,086.39 = 138,587.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,285.21x = 492,086.39 × 138,587.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,285.21x = 68,196,902,550.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,196,902,550.24/328,285.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,736.75

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