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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,550.20, 488,349.60 and 115,160.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,550.20, 488,349.60 and 115,160.80 is: 172,749.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,550.20 : 488,349.60 = 115,160.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,550.20/488,349.60 = 115,160.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,550.20x = 488,349.60 × 115,160.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,550.20x = 56,238,730,615.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,238,730,615.68/325,550.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,749.80

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