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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321,168.94, 481,595.77 and 158,875.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321,168.94, 481,595.77 and 158,875.48 is: 238,235.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321,168.94 : 481,595.77 = 158,875.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321,168.94/481,595.77 = 158,875.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321,168.94x = 481,595.77 × 158,875.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321,168.94x = 76,513,757,523.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,513,757,523.54/321,168.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,235.24

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