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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,145.63, 487,383.21 and 135,716.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,145.63, 487,383.21 and 135,716.23 is: 203,434.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,145.63 : 487,383.21 = 135,716.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,145.63/487,383.21 = 135,716.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,145.63x = 487,383.21 × 135,716.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,145.63x = 66,145,809,694.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,145,809,694.20/325,145.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,434.41

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