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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,558.60, 488,273.10 and 157,078.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,558.60, 488,273.10 and 157,078.60 is: 235,586.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,558.60 : 488,273.10 = 157,078.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,558.60/488,273.10 = 157,078.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,558.60x = 488,273.10 × 157,078.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,558.60x = 76,697,254,965.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,697,254,965.66/325,558.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,586.63

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