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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,128.68, 487,537.50 and 138,038.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,128.68, 487,537.50 and 138,038.12 is: 206,991.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,128.68 : 487,537.50 = 138,038.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,128.68/487,537.50 = 138,038.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,128.68x = 487,537.50 × 138,038.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,128.68x = 67,298,759,929.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,298,759,929.50/325,128.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,991.15

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