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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,189.20, 487,783.80 and 185,221.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,189.20, 487,783.80 and 185,221.20 is: 277,831.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,189.20 : 487,783.80 = 185,221.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,189.20/487,783.80 = 185,221.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,189.20x = 487,783.80 × 185,221.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,189.20x = 90,347,900,776.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,347,900,776.56/325,189.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,831.80

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