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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,856.28, 488,860.74 and 101,205.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,856.28, 488,860.74 and 101,205.24 is: 151,831.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,856.28 : 488,860.74 = 101,205.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,856.28/488,860.74 = 101,205.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,856.28x = 488,860.74 × 101,205.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,856.28x = 49,475,268,518.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,475,268,518.28/325,856.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,831.56

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