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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,670.40, 488,332.80 and 115,315.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,670.40, 488,332.80 and 115,315.20 is: 172,911.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,670.40 : 488,332.80 = 115,315.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,670.40/488,332.80 = 115,315.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,670.40x = 488,332.80 × 115,315.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,670.40x = 56,312,194,498.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,312,194,498.56/325,670.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,911.61

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