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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,229.08, 487,563.24 and 125,689.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,229.08, 487,563.24 and 125,689.48 is: 188,425.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,229.08 : 487,563.24 = 125,689.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,229.08/487,563.24 = 125,689.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,229.08x = 487,563.24 × 125,689.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,229.08x = 61,281,570,102.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,281,570,102.72/325,229.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,425.86

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