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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,503.36, 487,671.84 and 115,007.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,503.36, 487,671.84 and 115,007.04 is: 172,304.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,503.36 : 487,671.84 = 115,007.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,503.36/487,671.84 = 115,007.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,503.36x = 487,671.84 × 115,007.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,503.36x = 56,085,694,809.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,085,694,809.75/325,503.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,304.50

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