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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,968.60, 488,564.10 and 168,115.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,968.60, 488,564.10 and 168,115.80 is: 251,973.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,968.60 : 488,564.10 = 168,115.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,968.60/488,564.10 = 168,115.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,968.60x = 488,564.10 × 168,115.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,968.60x = 82,135,344,522.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,135,344,522.78/325,968.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,973.18

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