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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,267.62, 487,620.75 and 156,555.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,267.62, 487,620.75 and 156,555.75 is: 234,698.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,267.62 : 487,620.75 = 156,555.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,267.62/487,620.75 = 156,555.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,267.62x = 487,620.75 × 156,555.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,267.62x = 76,339,832,231.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,339,832,231.81/325,267.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,698.53

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