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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,948.70, 489,009.45 and 115,564.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,948.70, 489,009.45 and 115,564.70 is: 173,377.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,948.70 : 489,009.45 = 115,564.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,948.70/489,009.45 = 115,564.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,948.70x = 489,009.45 × 115,564.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,948.70x = 56,512,230,386.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,512,230,386.42/325,948.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,377.68

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