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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,830.12, 489,009.24 and 168,103.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,830.12, 489,009.24 and 168,103.68 is: 252,291.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,830.12 : 489,009.24 = 168,103.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,830.12/489,009.24 = 168,103.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,830.12x = 489,009.24 × 168,103.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,830.12x = 82,204,252,798.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,204,252,798.00/325,830.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,291.75

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