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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,537.23, 450,971.82 and 167,492.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,537.23, 450,971.82 and 167,492.45 is: 251,331.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,537.23 : 450,971.82 = 167,492.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,537.23/450,971.82 = 167,492.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,537.23x = 450,971.82 × 167,492.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,537.23x = 75,534,372,757.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,534,372,757.90/300,537.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,331.17

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