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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,827.12, 489,004.74 and 168,100.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,827.12, 489,004.74 and 168,100.68 is: 252,287.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,827.12 : 489,004.74 = 168,100.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,827.12/489,004.74 = 168,100.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,827.12x = 489,004.74 × 168,100.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,827.12x = 82,202,029,317.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,202,029,317.22/325,827.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,287.25

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