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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,888.32, 488,201.94 and 183,300.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,888.32, 488,201.94 and 183,300.42 is: 274,595.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,888.32 : 488,201.94 = 183,300.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,888.32/488,201.94 = 183,300.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,888.32x = 488,201.94 × 183,300.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,888.32x = 89,487,620,646.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,487,620,646.81/325,888.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,595.97

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