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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,992.70, 489,075.45 and 115,608.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,992.70, 489,075.45 and 115,608.70 is: 173,443.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,992.70 : 489,075.45 = 115,608.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,992.70/489,075.45 = 115,608.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,992.70x = 489,075.45 × 115,608.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,992.70x = 56,541,376,976.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,541,376,976.42/325,992.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,443.69

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