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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,966.20, 488,949.30 and 168,502.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,966.20, 488,949.30 and 168,502.20 is: 252,753.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,966.20 : 488,949.30 = 168,502.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,966.20/488,949.30 = 168,502.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,966.20x = 488,949.30 × 168,502.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,966.20x = 82,389,032,738.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,389,032,738.46/325,966.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,753.30

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