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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,057.14, 487,516.41 and 125,311.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,057.14, 487,516.41 and 125,311.14 is: 187,939.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,057.14 : 487,516.41 = 125,311.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,057.14/487,516.41 = 125,311.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,057.14x = 487,516.41 × 125,311.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,057.14x = 61,091,237,105.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,091,237,105.81/325,057.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,939.99

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