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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,593.60, 488,244.60 and 125,847.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,593.60, 488,244.60 and 125,847.60 is: 188,715.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,593.60 : 488,244.60 = 125,847.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,593.60/488,244.60 = 125,847.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,593.60x = 488,244.60 × 125,847.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,593.60x = 61,444,411,122.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,444,411,122.96/325,593.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,715.05

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