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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,470.07, 488,229.69 and 100,853.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,470.07, 488,229.69 and 100,853.17 is: 151,287.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,470.07 : 488,229.69 = 100,853.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,470.07/488,229.69 = 100,853.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,470.07x = 488,229.69 × 100,853.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,470.07x = 49,239,511,924.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,239,511,924.62/325,470.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,287.37

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