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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,856.80, 488,428.80 and 115,386.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,856.80, 488,428.80 and 115,386.40 is: 172,953.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,856.80 : 488,428.80 = 115,386.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,856.80/488,428.80 = 115,386.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,856.80x = 488,428.80 × 115,386.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,856.80x = 56,358,040,888.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,358,040,888.32/325,856.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,953.40

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