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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,381.96, 487,774.04 and 112,099.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,381.96, 487,774.04 and 112,099.21 is: 168,045.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,381.96 : 487,774.04 = 112,099.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,381.96/487,774.04 = 112,099.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,381.96x = 487,774.04 × 112,099.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,381.96x = 54,679,082,762.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,679,082,762.58/325,381.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,045.83

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