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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,426.90, 488,140.35 and 185,458.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,426.90, 488,140.35 and 185,458.90 is: 278,188.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,426.90 : 488,140.35 = 185,458.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,426.90/488,140.35 = 185,458.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,426.90x = 488,140.35 × 185,458.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,426.90x = 90,529,972,356.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,529,972,356.62/325,426.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,188.35

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