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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,033.16, 487,562.49 and 100,373.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,033.16, 487,562.49 and 100,373.58 is: 150,564.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,033.16 : 487,562.49 = 100,373.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,033.16/487,562.49 = 100,373.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,033.16x = 487,562.49 × 100,373.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,033.16x = 48,938,392,595.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,938,392,595.01/325,033.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,564.31

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