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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,325.60, 487,988.40 and 125,655.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,325.60, 487,988.40 and 125,655.20 is: 188,482.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,325.60 : 487,988.40 = 125,655.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,325.60/487,988.40 = 125,655.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,325.60x = 487,988.40 × 125,655.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,325.60x = 61,318,279,999.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,318,279,999.68/325,325.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,482.80

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