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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,558.40, 488,337.60 and 168,094.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,558.40, 488,337.60 and 168,094.40 is: 252,141.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,558.40 : 488,337.60 = 168,094.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,558.40/488,337.60 = 168,094.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,558.40x = 488,337.60 × 168,094.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,558.40x = 82,086,815,869.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,086,815,869.44/325,558.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,141.60

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