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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,111.66, 487,546.50 and 111,819.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,111.66, 487,546.50 and 111,819.70 is: 167,687.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,111.66 : 487,546.50 = 111,819.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,111.66/487,546.50 = 111,819.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,111.66x = 487,546.50 × 111,819.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,111.66x = 54,517,303,366.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,517,303,366.05/325,111.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,687.94

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