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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,557.40, 488,336.10 and 168,093.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,557.40, 488,336.10 and 168,093.40 is: 252,140.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,557.40 : 488,336.10 = 168,093.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,557.40/488,336.10 = 168,093.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,557.40x = 488,336.10 × 168,093.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,557.40x = 82,086,075,391.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,086,075,391.74/325,557.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,140.10

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