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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,700.32, 488,491.92 and 115,339.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,700.32, 488,491.92 and 115,339.36 is: 172,988.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,700.32 : 488,491.92 = 115,339.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,700.32/488,491.92 = 115,339.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,700.32x = 488,491.92 × 115,339.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,700.32x = 56,342,345,417.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,342,345,417.97/325,700.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,988.30

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