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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,621.72, 488,747.87 and 157,260.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,621.72, 488,747.87 and 157,260.38 is: 236,042.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,621.72 : 488,747.87 = 157,260.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,621.72/488,747.87 = 157,260.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,621.72x = 488,747.87 × 157,260.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,621.72x = 76,860,674,974.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,860,674,974.09/325,621.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,042.84

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