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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,511.60, 488,267.40 and 168,047.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,511.60, 488,267.40 and 168,047.60 is: 252,071.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,511.60 : 488,267.40 = 168,047.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,511.60/488,267.40 = 168,047.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,511.60x = 488,267.40 × 168,047.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,511.60x = 82,052,164,728.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,052,164,728.24/325,511.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,071.40

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