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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,811.40, 488,717.10 and 115,470.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,811.40, 488,717.10 and 115,470.60 is: 173,205.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,811.40 : 488,717.10 = 115,470.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,811.40/488,717.10 = 115,470.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,811.40x = 488,717.10 × 115,470.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,811.40x = 56,432,456,767.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,432,456,767.26/325,811.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,205.90

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