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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,220.52, 487,474.92 and 167,458.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,220.52, 487,474.92 and 167,458.44 is: 251,004.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,220.52 : 487,474.92 = 167,458.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,220.52/487,474.92 = 167,458.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,220.52x = 487,474.92 × 167,458.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,220.52x = 81,631,789,642.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,631,789,642.32/325,220.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,004.43

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