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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,529.20, 488,366.70 and 125,831.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,529.20, 488,366.70 and 125,831.80 is: 188,775.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,529.20 : 488,366.70 = 125,831.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,529.20/488,366.70 = 125,831.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,529.20x = 488,366.70 × 125,831.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,529.20x = 61,452,060,921.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,452,060,921.06/325,529.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,775.88

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