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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,978.10, 489,172.35 and 138,986.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,978.10, 489,172.35 and 138,986.90 is: 208,567.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,978.10 : 489,172.35 = 138,986.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,978.10/489,172.35 = 138,986.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,978.10x = 489,172.35 × 138,986.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,978.10x = 67,988,548,492.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,988,548,492.22/325,978.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,567.84

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