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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,316.51, 551,144.25 and 167,698.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,316.51, 551,144.25 and 167,698.08 is: 251,624.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,316.51 : 551,144.25 = 167,698.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,316.51/551,144.25 = 167,698.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,316.51x = 551,144.25 × 167,698.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,316.51x = 92,425,832,528.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,425,832,528.04/367,316.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,624.50

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