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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,982.20, 489,059.70 and 115,598.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,982.20, 489,059.70 and 115,598.20 is: 173,427.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,982.20 : 489,059.70 = 115,598.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,982.20/489,059.70 = 115,598.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,982.20x = 489,059.70 × 115,598.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,982.20x = 56,534,421,012.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,534,421,012.54/325,982.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,427.94

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