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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,146.63, 487,384.71 and 135,717.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,146.63, 487,384.71 and 135,717.23 is: 203,435.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,146.63 : 487,384.71 = 135,717.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,146.63/487,384.71 = 135,717.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,146.63x = 487,384.71 × 135,717.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,146.63x = 66,146,502,785.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,146,502,785.55/325,146.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,435.92

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