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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,289.11, 488,100.44 and 156,952.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,289.11, 488,100.44 and 156,952.99 is: 235,509.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,289.11 : 488,100.44 = 156,952.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,289.11/488,100.44 = 156,952.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,289.11x = 488,100.44 × 156,952.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,289.11x = 76,608,821,037.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,608,821,037.81/325,289.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,509.95

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