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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,898.60, 488,702.10 and 126,152.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,898.60, 488,702.10 and 126,152.60 is: 189,172.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,898.60 : 488,702.10 = 126,152.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,898.60/488,702.10 = 126,152.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,898.60x = 488,702.10 × 126,152.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,898.60x = 61,651,040,540.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,651,040,540.46/325,898.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,172.46

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