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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,156.32, 487,889.99 and 114,893.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,156.32, 487,889.99 and 114,893.28 is: 172,394.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,156.32 : 487,889.99 = 114,893.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,156.32/487,889.99 = 114,893.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,156.32x = 487,889.99 × 114,893.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,156.32x = 56,055,279,078.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,055,279,078.05/325,156.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,394.87

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