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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,231.72, 487,726.35 and 111,940.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,231.72, 487,726.35 and 111,940.09 is: 167,868.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,231.72 : 487,726.35 = 111,940.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,231.72/487,726.35 = 111,940.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,231.72x = 487,726.35 × 111,940.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,231.72x = 54,596,131,514.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,596,131,514.37/325,231.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,868.41

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