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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,621.84, 488,748.05 and 157,260.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,621.84, 488,748.05 and 157,260.51 is: 236,043.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,621.84 : 488,748.05 = 157,260.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,621.84/488,748.05 = 157,260.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,621.84x = 488,748.05 × 157,260.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,621.84x = 76,860,765,553.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,860,765,553.92/325,621.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,043.03

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