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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,808.10, 488,712.15 and 168,344.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,808.10, 488,712.15 and 168,344.10 is: 252,516.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,808.10 : 488,712.15 = 168,344.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,808.10/488,712.15 = 168,344.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,808.10x = 488,712.15 × 168,344.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,808.10x = 82,271,807,050.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,271,807,050.82/325,808.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,516.15

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