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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,848.30, 488,772.45 and 115,458.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,848.30, 488,772.45 and 115,458.90 is: 173,188.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,848.30 : 488,772.45 = 115,458.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,848.30/488,772.45 = 115,458.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,848.30x = 488,772.45 × 115,458.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,848.30x = 56,433,129,427.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,433,129,427.31/325,848.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,188.35

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