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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,856.99, 676,330.64 and 166,622.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,856.99, 676,330.64 and 166,622.25 is: 249,950.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,856.99 : 676,330.64 = 166,622.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,856.99/676,330.64 = 166,622.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,856.99x = 676,330.64 × 166,622.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,856.99x = 112,691,732,980.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,691,732,980.74/450,856.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,950.06

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