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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,402.39, 488,419.20 and 157,041.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,402.39, 488,419.20 and 157,041.19 is: 235,714.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,402.39 : 488,419.20 = 157,041.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,402.39/488,419.20 = 157,041.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,402.39x = 488,419.20 × 157,041.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,402.39x = 76,701,932,386.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,701,932,386.85/325,402.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,714.10

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