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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,630.80, 488,446.20 and 115,241.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,630.80, 488,446.20 and 115,241.40 is: 172,862.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,630.80 : 488,446.20 = 115,241.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,630.80/488,446.20 = 115,241.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,630.80x = 488,446.20 × 115,241.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,630.80x = 56,289,223,912.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,289,223,912.68/325,630.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,862.10

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