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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,363.60, 488,045.40 and 167,899.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,363.60, 488,045.40 and 167,899.60 is: 251,849.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,363.60 : 488,045.40 = 167,899.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,363.60/488,045.40 = 167,899.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,363.60x = 488,045.40 × 167,899.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,363.60x = 81,942,627,441.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,942,627,441.84/325,363.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,849.40

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