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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,640.20, 488,546.70 and 115,256.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,640.20, 488,546.70 and 115,256.20 is: 172,914.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,640.20 : 488,546.70 = 115,256.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,640.20/488,546.70 = 115,256.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,640.20x = 488,546.70 × 115,256.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,640.20x = 56,308,036,164.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,308,036,164.54/325,640.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,914.88

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