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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,833.56, 488,816.17 and 112,609.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,833.56, 488,816.17 and 112,609.26 is: 168,936.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,833.56 : 488,816.17 = 112,609.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,833.56/488,816.17 = 112,609.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,833.56x = 488,816.17 × 112,609.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,833.56x = 55,045,227,179.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,045,227,179.73/325,833.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,936.64

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