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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,972.20, 488,958.30 and 168,508.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,972.20, 488,958.30 and 168,508.20 is: 252,762.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,972.20 : 488,958.30 = 168,508.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,972.20/488,958.30 = 168,508.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,972.20x = 488,958.30 × 168,508.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,972.20x = 82,393,483,008.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,393,483,008.06/325,972.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,762.30

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