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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,268.40, 487,902.60 and 114,927.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,268.40, 487,902.60 and 114,927.60 is: 172,391.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,268.40 : 487,902.60 = 114,927.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,268.40/487,902.60 = 114,927.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,268.40x = 487,902.60 × 114,927.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,268.40x = 56,073,474,851.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,073,474,851.76/325,268.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,391.40

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