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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,390.88, 488,401.95 and 157,029.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,390.88, 488,401.95 and 157,029.69 is: 235,696.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,390.88 : 488,401.95 = 157,029.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,390.88/488,401.95 = 157,029.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,390.88x = 488,401.95 × 157,029.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,390.88x = 76,693,606,803.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,693,606,803.90/325,390.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,696.86

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