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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,157.31, 487,614.78 and 111,865.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,157.31, 487,614.78 and 111,865.59 is: 167,756.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,157.31 : 487,614.78 = 111,865.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,157.31/487,614.78 = 111,865.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,157.31x = 487,614.78 × 111,865.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,157.31x = 54,547,315,057.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,547,315,057.42/325,157.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,756.69

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