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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,425.40, 488,138.10 and 138,412.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,425.40, 488,138.10 and 138,412.60 is: 207,618.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,425.40 : 488,138.10 = 138,412.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,425.40/488,138.10 = 138,412.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,425.40x = 488,138.10 × 138,412.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,425.40x = 67,564,463,580.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,564,463,580.06/325,425.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,618.90

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