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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,802.40, 488,687.40 and 168,046.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,802.40, 488,687.40 and 168,046.80 is: 252,061.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,802.40 : 488,687.40 = 168,046.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,802.40/488,687.40 = 168,046.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,802.40x = 488,687.40 × 168,046.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,802.40x = 82,122,353,770.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,122,353,770.32/325,802.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,061.84

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