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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,271.40, 487,907.10 and 167,807.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,271.40, 487,907.10 and 167,807.40 is: 251,711.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,271.40 : 487,907.10 = 167,807.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,271.40/487,907.10 = 167,807.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,271.40x = 487,907.10 × 167,807.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,271.40x = 81,874,421,892.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,874,421,892.54/325,271.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,711.10

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