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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,577.40, 488,366.10 and 168,113.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,577.40, 488,366.10 and 168,113.40 is: 252,170.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,577.40 : 488,366.10 = 168,113.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,577.40/488,366.10 = 168,113.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,577.40x = 488,366.10 × 168,113.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,577.40x = 82,100,885,515.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,100,885,515.74/325,577.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,170.10

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