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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,291.14, 487,562.31 and 125,523.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,291.14, 487,562.31 and 125,523.18 is: 188,140.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,291.14 : 487,562.31 = 125,523.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,291.14/487,562.31 = 125,523.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,291.14x = 487,562.31 × 125,523.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,291.14x = 61,200,371,599.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,200,371,599.35/325,291.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,140.30

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