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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,533.76, 488,375.04 and 125,855.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,533.76, 488,375.04 and 125,855.68 is: 188,812.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,533.76 : 488,375.04 = 125,855.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,533.76/488,375.04 = 125,855.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,533.76x = 488,375.04 × 125,855.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,533.76x = 61,464,772,754.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,464,772,754.23/325,533.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,812.28

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