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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,048.96, 487,344.48 and 125,201.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,048.96, 487,344.48 and 125,201.92 is: 187,714.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,048.96 : 487,344.48 = 125,201.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,048.96/487,344.48 = 125,201.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,048.96x = 487,344.48 × 125,201.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,048.96x = 61,016,464,597.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,016,464,597.40/325,048.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,714.69

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