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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,558.59, 489,843.08 and 124,157.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,558.59, 489,843.08 and 124,157.79 is: 186,238.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,558.59 : 489,843.08 = 124,157.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,558.59/489,843.08 = 124,157.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,558.59x = 489,843.08 × 124,157.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,558.59x = 60,817,834,259.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,817,834,259.59/326,558.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,238.66

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