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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,943.94, 489,056.36 and 176,289.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,943.94, 489,056.36 and 176,289.60 is: 264,510.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,943.94 : 489,056.36 = 176,289.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,943.94/489,056.36 = 176,289.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,943.94x = 489,056.36 × 176,289.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,943.94x = 86,215,550,081.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,215,550,081.86/325,943.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,510.36

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