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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,804.59, 488,587.01 and 112,518.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,804.59, 488,587.01 and 112,518.23 is: 168,735.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,804.59 : 488,587.01 = 112,518.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,804.59/488,587.01 = 112,518.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,804.59x = 488,587.01 × 112,518.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,804.59x = 54,974,942,560.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,974,942,560.67/325,804.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,735.94

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