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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,007.60, 488,233.80 and 159,601.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,007.60, 488,233.80 and 159,601.20 is: 239,021.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,007.60 : 488,233.80 = 159,601.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,007.60/488,233.80 = 159,601.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,007.60x = 488,233.80 × 159,601.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,007.60x = 77,922,700,360.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,922,700,360.56/326,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,021.12

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