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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,563.40, 488,345.10 and 168,099.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,563.40, 488,345.10 and 168,099.40 is: 252,149.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,563.40 : 488,345.10 = 168,099.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,563.40/488,345.10 = 168,099.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,563.40x = 488,345.10 × 168,099.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,563.40x = 82,090,518,302.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,090,518,302.94/325,563.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,149.10

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