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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,258.34, 676,175.43 and 166,557.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,258.34, 676,175.43 and 166,557.02 is: 249,572.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,258.34 : 676,175.43 = 166,557.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,258.34/676,175.43 = 166,557.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,258.34x = 676,175.43 × 166,557.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,258.34x = 112,621,764,618.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,621,764,618.02/451,258.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,572.71

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