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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,332.59, 492,539.21 and 112,227.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,332.59, 492,539.21 and 112,227.06 is: 168,354.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,332.59 : 492,539.21 = 112,227.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,332.59/492,539.21 = 112,227.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,332.59x = 492,539.21 × 112,227.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,332.59x = 55,276,227,473.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,276,227,473.02/328,332.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,354.37

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