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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,528, 488,295.04 and 115,201.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,528, 488,295.04 and 115,201.60 is: 172,803.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,528 : 488,295.04 = 115,201.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,528/488,295.04 = 115,201.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,528x = 488,295.04 × 115,201.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,528x = 56,252,369,880.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,252,369,880.06/325,528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,803.48

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