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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,601.10, 488,401.65 and 183,300.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,601.10, 488,401.65 and 183,300.30 is: 274,950.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,601.10 : 488,401.65 = 183,300.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,601.10/488,401.65 = 183,300.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,601.10x = 488,401.65 × 183,300.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,601.10x = 89,524,168,965.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,524,168,965.50/325,601.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,950.45

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