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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,977.06, 489,156.21 and 136,421.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,977.06, 489,156.21 and 136,421.58 is: 204,712.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,977.06 : 489,156.21 = 136,421.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,977.06/489,156.21 = 136,421.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,977.06x = 489,156.21 × 136,421.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,977.06x = 66,731,463,035.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,731,463,035.01/325,977.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,712.14

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