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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,577.82, 492,866.88 and 138,989.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,577.82, 492,866.88 and 138,989.04 is: 208,483.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,577.82 : 492,866.88 = 138,989.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,577.82/492,866.88 = 138,989.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,577.82x = 492,866.88 × 138,989.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,577.82x = 68,503,094,499.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,503,094,499.00/328,577.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,483.62

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