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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,996.37, 488,893.28 and 157,411.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,996.37, 488,893.28 and 157,411.88 is: 236,068.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,996.37 : 488,893.28 = 157,411.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,996.37/488,893.28 = 157,411.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,996.37x = 488,893.28 × 157,411.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,996.37x = 76,957,607,092.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,957,607,092.64/325,996.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,068.91

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