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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,047.40, 487,376.70 and 167,583.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,047.40, 487,376.70 and 167,583.40 is: 251,274.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,047.40 : 487,376.70 = 167,583.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,047.40/487,376.70 = 167,583.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,047.40x = 487,376.70 × 167,583.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,047.40x = 81,676,244,466.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,676,244,466.78/325,047.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,274.87

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