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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,726.20, 488,613.60 and 115,336.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,726.20, 488,613.60 and 115,336.80 is: 173,013.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,726.20 : 488,613.60 = 115,336.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,726.20/488,613.60 = 115,336.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,726.20x = 488,613.60 × 115,336.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,726.20x = 56,355,129,060.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,355,129,060.48/325,726.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,013.80

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