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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,137.92, 487,748.42 and 125,515.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,137.92, 487,748.42 and 125,515.44 is: 188,289.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,137.92 : 487,748.42 = 125,515.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,137.92/487,748.42 = 125,515.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,137.92x = 487,748.42 × 125,515.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,137.92x = 61,219,957,545.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,219,957,545.60/325,137.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,289.20

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