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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,281.30, 675,687.14 and 166,171.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,281.30, 675,687.14 and 166,171.77 is: 249,355.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,281.30 : 675,687.14 = 166,171.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,281.30/675,687.14 = 166,171.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,281.30x = 675,687.14 × 166,171.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,281.30x = 112,280,127,189.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,280,127,189.18/450,281.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,355.52

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