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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,614.20, 488,190.90 and 125,857.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,614.20, 488,190.90 and 125,857.40 is: 188,697.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,614.20 : 488,190.90 = 125,857.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,614.20/488,190.90 = 125,857.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,614.20x = 488,190.90 × 125,857.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,614.20x = 61,442,437,377.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,442,437,377.66/325,614.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,697.05

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