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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,760.68, 488,956.38 and 157,399.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,760.68, 488,956.38 and 157,399.48 is: 236,251.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,760.68 : 488,956.38 = 157,399.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,760.68/488,956.38 = 157,399.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,760.68x = 488,956.38 × 157,399.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,760.68x = 76,961,479,954.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,961,479,954.68/325,760.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,251.59

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