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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,772.66, 488,539.20 and 112,486.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,772.66, 488,539.20 and 112,486.52 is: 168,688.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,772.66 : 488,539.20 = 112,486.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,772.66/488,539.20 = 112,486.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,772.66x = 488,539.20 × 112,486.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,772.66x = 54,954,074,491.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,954,074,491.58/325,772.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,688.42

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