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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,371.40, 488,057.10 and 167,907.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,371.40, 488,057.10 and 167,907.40 is: 251,861.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,371.40 : 488,057.10 = 167,907.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,371.40/488,057.10 = 167,907.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,371.40x = 488,057.10 × 167,907.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,371.40x = 81,948,398,712.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,948,398,712.54/325,371.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,861.10

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