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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,844.03, 676,608.68 and 166,803.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,844.03, 676,608.68 and 166,803.15 is: 250,331.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,844.03 : 676,608.68 = 166,803.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,844.03/676,608.68 = 166,803.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,844.03x = 676,608.68 × 166,803.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,844.03x = 112,860,459,141.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,860,459,141.34/450,844.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,331.49

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