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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,683.08, 492,925.80 and 170,825.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,683.08, 492,925.80 and 170,825.24 is: 256,186.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,683.08 : 492,925.80 = 170,825.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,683.08/492,925.80 = 170,825.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,683.08x = 492,925.80 × 170,825.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,683.08x = 84,204,168,087.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,204,168,087.19/328,683.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,186.50

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