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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,287.11, 487,809.31 and 111,994.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,287.11, 487,809.31 and 111,994.77 is: 167,950.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,287.11 : 487,809.31 = 111,994.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,287.11/487,809.31 = 111,994.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,287.11x = 487,809.31 × 111,994.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,287.11x = 54,632,091,477.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,632,091,477.31/325,287.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,950.37

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