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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,145.40, 670,487.70 and 166,518.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,145.40, 670,487.70 and 166,518.20 is: 249,691.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,145.40 : 670,487.70 = 166,518.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,145.40/670,487.70 = 166,518.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,145.40x = 670,487.70 × 166,518.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,145.40x = 111,648,404,926.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,648,404,926.14/447,145.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,691.50

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