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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,844.60, 488,766.90 and 115,503.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,844.60, 488,766.90 and 115,503.80 is: 173,255.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,844.60 : 488,766.90 = 115,503.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,844.60/488,766.90 = 115,503.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,844.60x = 488,766.90 × 115,503.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,844.60x = 56,454,434,264.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,454,434,264.22/325,844.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,255.70

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