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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,291.97, 488,104.76 and 156,955.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,291.97, 488,104.76 and 156,955.86 is: 235,514.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,291.97 : 488,104.76 = 156,955.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,291.97/488,104.76 = 156,955.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,291.97x = 488,104.76 × 156,955.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,291.97x = 76,610,902,768.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,610,902,768.28/325,291.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,514.27

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