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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,335.08, 488,041.98 and 114,929.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,335.08, 488,041.98 and 114,929.96 is: 172,408.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,335.08 : 488,041.98 = 114,929.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,335.08/488,041.98 = 114,929.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,335.08x = 488,041.98 × 114,929.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,335.08x = 56,090,645,239.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,090,645,239.72/325,335.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,408.84

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