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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,334.60, 488,001.90 and 167,870.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,334.60, 488,001.90 and 167,870.60 is: 251,805.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,334.60 : 488,001.90 = 167,870.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,334.60/488,001.90 = 167,870.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,334.60x = 488,001.90 × 167,870.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,334.60x = 81,921,171,754.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,921,171,754.14/325,334.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,805.90

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