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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,518.60, 488,277.90 and 168,054.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,518.60, 488,277.90 and 168,054.60 is: 252,081.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,518.60 : 488,277.90 = 168,054.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,518.60/488,277.90 = 168,054.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,518.60x = 488,277.90 × 168,054.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,518.60x = 82,057,347,173.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,057,347,173.34/325,518.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,081.90

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