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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,571.40, 488,357.10 and 168,107.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,571.40, 488,357.10 and 168,107.40 is: 252,161.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,571.40 : 488,357.10 = 168,107.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,571.40/488,357.10 = 168,107.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,571.40x = 488,357.10 × 168,107.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,571.40x = 82,096,442,352.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,096,442,352.54/325,571.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,161.10

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