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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,995.12, 489,782.76 and 158,161.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,995.12, 489,782.76 and 158,161.36 is: 236,898.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,995.12 : 489,782.76 = 158,161.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,995.12/489,782.76 = 158,161.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,995.12x = 489,782.76 × 158,161.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,995.12x = 77,464,707,426.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,464,707,426.15/326,995.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,898.67

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