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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,491.92, 488,267.04 and 115,131.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,491.92, 488,267.04 and 115,131.68 is: 172,707.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,491.92 : 488,267.04 = 115,131.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,491.92/488,267.04 = 115,131.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,491.92x = 488,267.04 × 115,131.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,491.92x = 56,215,004,603.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,215,004,603.83/325,491.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,707.83

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