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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,378.14, 488,206.85 and 125,838.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,378.14, 488,206.85 and 125,838.53 is: 188,811.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,378.14 : 488,206.85 = 125,838.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,378.14/488,206.85 = 125,838.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,378.14x = 488,206.85 × 125,838.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,378.14x = 61,435,233,875.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,435,233,875.04/325,378.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,811.81

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