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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,259.70, 487,962.45 and 125,562.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,259.70, 487,962.45 and 125,562.30 is: 188,371.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,259.70 : 487,962.45 = 125,562.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,259.70/487,962.45 = 125,562.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,259.70x = 487,962.45 × 125,562.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,259.70x = 61,269,687,535.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,269,687,535.64/325,259.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,371.59

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