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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,947.55, 550,421.33 and 167,657.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,947.55, 550,421.33 and 167,657.18 is: 251,485.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,947.55 : 550,421.33 = 167,657.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,947.55/550,421.33 = 167,657.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,947.55x = 550,421.33 × 167,657.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,947.55x = 92,282,084,409.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,282,084,409.26/366,947.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,485.76

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