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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,936.80, 488,905.20 and 115,547.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,936.80, 488,905.20 and 115,547.40 is: 173,321.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,936.80 : 488,905.20 = 115,547.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,936.80/488,905.20 = 115,547.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,936.80x = 488,905.20 × 115,547.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,936.80x = 56,491,724,706.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,491,724,706.48/325,936.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,321.10

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