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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,879.61, 488,188.91 and 183,291.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,879.61, 488,188.91 and 183,291.66 is: 274,582.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,879.61 : 488,188.91 = 183,291.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,879.61/488,188.91 = 183,291.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,879.61x = 488,188.91 × 183,291.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,879.61x = 89,480,953,304.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,480,953,304.00/325,879.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,582.85

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