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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,842.42, 488,127.32 and 154,820.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,842.42, 488,127.32 and 154,820.74 is: 231,928.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,842.42 : 488,127.32 = 154,820.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,842.42/488,127.32 = 154,820.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,842.42x = 488,127.32 × 154,820.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,842.42x = 75,572,232,896.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,572,232,896.62/325,842.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,928.77

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