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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,159.20, 487,738.80 and 185,191.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,159.20, 487,738.80 and 185,191.20 is: 277,786.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,159.20 : 487,738.80 = 185,191.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,159.20/487,738.80 = 185,191.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,159.20x = 487,738.80 × 185,191.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,159.20x = 90,324,933,658.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,324,933,658.56/325,159.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,786.80

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