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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,898.80, 488,848.20 and 184,181.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,898.80, 488,848.20 and 184,181.20 is: 276,271.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,898.80 : 488,848.20 = 184,181.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,898.80/488,848.20 = 184,181.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,898.80x = 488,848.20 × 184,181.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,898.80x = 90,036,648,093.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,036,648,093.84/325,898.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,271.80

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