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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,747.80, 488,265.30 and 115,277.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,747.80, 488,265.30 and 115,277.40 is: 172,789.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,747.80 : 488,265.30 = 115,277.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,747.80/488,265.30 = 115,277.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,747.80x = 488,265.30 × 115,277.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,747.80x = 56,285,954,294.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,285,954,294.22/325,747.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,789.98

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