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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,701.80, 488,552.70 and 115,312.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,701.80, 488,552.70 and 115,312.40 is: 172,968.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,701.80 : 488,552.70 = 115,312.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,701.80/488,552.70 = 115,312.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,701.80x = 488,552.70 × 115,312.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,701.80x = 56,336,184,363.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,336,184,363.48/325,701.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,968.60

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