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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,967.20, 488,950.80 and 168,503.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,967.20, 488,950.80 and 168,503.20 is: 252,754.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,967.20 : 488,950.80 = 168,503.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,967.20/488,950.80 = 168,503.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,967.20x = 488,950.80 × 168,503.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,967.20x = 82,389,774,442.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,389,774,442.56/325,967.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,754.80

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