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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,661.40, 488,492.10 and 115,320.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,661.40, 488,492.10 and 115,320.60 is: 172,980.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,661.40 : 488,492.10 = 115,320.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,661.40/488,492.10 = 115,320.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,661.40x = 488,492.10 × 115,320.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,661.40x = 56,333,202,067.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,333,202,067.26/325,661.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,980.90

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