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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,048.23, 487,252.44 and 189,940.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,048.23, 487,252.44 and 189,940.83 is: 284,724.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,048.23 : 487,252.44 = 189,940.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,048.23/487,252.44 = 189,940.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,048.23x = 487,252.44 × 189,940.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,048.23x = 92,549,132,873.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,549,132,873.13/325,048.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,724.31

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