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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,910.24, 488,867.52 and 126,252.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,910.24, 488,867.52 and 126,252.80 is: 189,380.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,910.24 : 488,867.52 = 126,252.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,910.24/488,867.52 = 126,252.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,910.24x = 488,867.52 × 126,252.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,910.24x = 61,720,893,229.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,720,893,229.06/325,910.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,380.04

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