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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,686.40, 488,529.60 and 115,254.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,686.40, 488,529.60 and 115,254.40 is: 172,881.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,686.40 : 488,529.60 = 115,254.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,686.40/488,529.60 = 115,254.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,686.40x = 488,529.60 × 115,254.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,686.40x = 56,305,185,930.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,305,185,930.24/325,686.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,881.60

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