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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,152, 676,773.72 and 166,917.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,152, 676,773.72 and 166,917.60 is: 250,393.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,152 : 676,773.72 = 166,917.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,152/676,773.72 = 166,917.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,152x = 676,773.72 × 166,917.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,152x = 112,965,445,085.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,965,445,085.47/451,152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,393.32

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