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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,240.65, 487,860.98 and 125,567.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,240.65, 487,860.98 and 125,567.55 is: 188,351.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,240.65 : 487,860.98 = 125,567.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,240.65/487,860.98 = 125,567.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,240.65x = 487,860.98 × 125,567.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,240.65x = 61,259,507,371.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,259,507,371.36/325,240.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,351.33

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