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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,808.50, 488,559.38 and 126,222.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,808.50, 488,559.38 and 126,222.34 is: 189,274.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,808.50 : 488,559.38 = 126,222.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,808.50/488,559.38 = 126,222.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,808.50x = 488,559.38 × 126,222.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,808.50x = 61,667,108,172.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,667,108,172.55/325,808.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,274.09

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