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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,279.68, 487,585.44 and 125,545.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,279.68, 487,585.44 and 125,545.92 is: 188,189.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,279.68 : 487,585.44 = 125,545.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,279.68/487,585.44 = 125,545.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,279.68x = 487,585.44 × 125,545.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,279.68x = 61,214,362,643.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,214,362,643.40/325,279.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,189.94

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