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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,221.40, 487,476.23 and 167,459.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,221.40, 487,476.23 and 167,459.32 is: 251,005.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,221.40 : 487,476.23 = 167,459.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,221.40/487,476.23 = 167,459.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,221.40x = 487,476.23 × 167,459.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,221.40x = 81,632,435,554.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,632,435,554.58/325,221.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,005.74

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