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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,416.80, 488,125.20 and 115,027.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,416.80, 488,125.20 and 115,027.40 is: 172,541.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,416.80 : 488,125.20 = 115,027.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,416.80/488,125.20 = 115,027.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,416.80x = 488,125.20 × 115,027.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,416.80x = 56,147,772,630.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,147,772,630.48/325,416.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,541.10

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