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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,305.60, 487,958.40 and 125,635.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,305.60, 487,958.40 and 125,635.20 is: 188,452.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,305.60 : 487,958.40 = 125,635.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,305.60/487,958.40 = 125,635.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,305.60x = 487,958.40 × 125,635.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,305.60x = 61,304,751,175.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,304,751,175.68/325,305.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,452.80

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