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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,869.40, 488,804.10 and 138,856.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,869.40, 488,804.10 and 138,856.60 is: 208,284.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,869.40 : 488,804.10 = 138,856.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,869.40/488,804.10 = 138,856.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,869.40x = 488,804.10 × 138,856.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,869.40x = 67,873,675,392.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,873,675,392.06/325,869.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,284.90

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