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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,814.60, 488,602 and 112,528.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,814.60, 488,602 and 112,528.24 is: 168,750.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,814.60 : 488,602 = 112,528.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,814.60/488,602 = 112,528.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,814.60x = 488,602 × 112,528.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,814.60x = 54,981,523,120.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,981,523,120.48/325,814.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,750.95

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