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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,948.25, 488,799.50 and 136,421.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,948.25, 488,799.50 and 136,421.75 is: 204,581.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,948.25 : 488,799.50 = 136,421.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,948.25/488,799.50 = 136,421.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,948.25x = 488,799.50 × 136,421.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,948.25x = 66,682,883,729.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,682,883,729.02/325,948.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,581.20

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