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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,808, 488,558.63 and 126,221.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,808, 488,558.63 and 126,221.84 is: 189,273.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,808 : 488,558.63 = 126,221.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,808/488,558.63 = 126,221.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,808x = 488,558.63 × 126,221.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,808x = 61,666,769,226.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,666,769,226.48/325,808
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,273.34

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