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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,664.52, 487,171.20 and 158,452.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,664.52, 487,171.20 and 158,452.52 is: 237,763.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,664.52 : 487,171.20 = 158,452.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,664.52/487,171.20 = 158,452.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,664.52x = 487,171.20 × 158,452.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,664.52x = 77,193,504,311.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,193,504,311.42/324,664.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,763.91

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