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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,392.38, 488,404.20 and 157,031.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,392.38, 488,404.20 and 157,031.19 is: 235,699.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,392.38 : 488,404.20 = 157,031.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,392.38/488,404.20 = 157,031.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,392.38x = 488,404.20 × 157,031.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,392.38x = 76,694,692,727.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,694,692,727.00/325,392.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,699.11

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