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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,697.34, 488,610.40 and 157,334.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,697.34, 488,610.40 and 157,334.78 is: 236,033.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,697.34 : 488,610.40 = 157,334.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,697.34/488,610.40 = 157,334.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,697.34x = 488,610.40 × 157,334.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,697.34x = 76,875,409,789.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,875,409,789.71/325,697.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,033.27

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