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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,355.89, 488,117.97 and 190,533.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,355.89, 488,117.97 and 190,533.82 is: 285,849.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,355.89 : 488,117.97 = 190,533.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,355.89/488,117.97 = 190,533.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,355.89x = 488,117.97 × 190,533.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,355.89x = 93,002,978,041.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,002,978,041.49/325,355.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,849.99

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