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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,031.40, 488,852.70 and 168,567.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,031.40, 488,852.70 and 168,567.40 is: 252,750.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,031.40 : 488,852.70 = 168,567.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,031.40/488,852.70 = 168,567.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,031.40x = 488,852.70 × 168,567.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,031.40x = 82,404,628,621.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,404,628,621.98/326,031.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,750.59

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