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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,487.60, 488,231.40 and 168,023.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,487.60, 488,231.40 and 168,023.60 is: 252,035.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,487.60 : 488,231.40 = 168,023.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,487.60/488,231.40 = 168,023.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,487.60x = 488,231.40 × 168,023.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,487.60x = 82,034,397,461.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,034,397,461.04/325,487.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,035.40

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