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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,577.83, 488,533.44 and 154,992.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,577.83, 488,533.44 and 154,992.61 is: 232,568.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,577.83 : 488,533.44 = 154,992.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,577.83/488,533.44 = 154,992.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,577.83x = 488,533.44 × 154,992.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,577.83x = 75,719,072,937.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,719,072,937.88/325,577.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,568.27

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