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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,565.40, 488,348.10 and 168,101.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,565.40, 488,348.10 and 168,101.40 is: 252,152.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,565.40 : 488,348.10 = 168,101.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,565.40/488,348.10 = 168,101.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,565.40x = 488,348.10 × 168,101.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,565.40x = 82,091,999,297.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,091,999,297.34/325,565.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,152.10

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