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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,235.04, 487,837.92 and 135,617.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,235.04, 487,837.92 and 135,617.28 is: 203,419.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,235.04 : 487,837.92 = 135,617.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,235.04/487,837.92 = 135,617.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,235.04x = 487,837.92 × 135,617.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,235.04x = 66,159,251,791.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,159,251,791.26/325,235.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,419.82

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