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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,284.52, 475,759.26 and 167,605.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,284.52, 475,759.26 and 167,605.16 is: 251,319.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,284.52 : 475,759.26 = 167,605.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,284.52/475,759.26 = 167,605.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,284.52x = 475,759.26 × 167,605.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,284.52x = 79,739,706,893.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,739,706,893.78/317,284.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,319.25

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