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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,486.50, 488,229.84 and 156,975.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,486.50, 488,229.84 and 156,975.45 is: 235,463.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,486.50 : 488,229.84 = 156,975.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,486.50/488,229.84 = 156,975.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,486.50x = 488,229.84 × 156,975.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,486.50x = 76,640,098,837.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,640,098,837.43/325,486.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,463.22

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