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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,977.60, 671,966.40 and 167,458.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,977.60, 671,966.40 and 167,458.40 is: 251,187.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,977.60 : 671,966.40 = 167,458.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,977.60/671,966.40 = 167,458.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,977.60x = 671,966.40 × 167,458.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,977.60x = 112,526,418,197.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,526,418,197.76/447,977.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,187.60

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