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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,389.60, 488,164.40 and 112,160.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,389.60, 488,164.40 and 112,160.80 is: 168,268.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,389.60 : 488,164.40 = 112,160.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,389.60/488,164.40 = 112,160.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,389.60x = 488,164.40 × 112,160.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,389.60x = 54,752,909,635.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,752,909,635.52/325,389.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,268.78

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