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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,258.84, 676,176.18 and 166,557.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,258.84, 676,176.18 and 166,557.52 is: 249,573.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,258.84 : 676,176.18 = 166,557.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,258.84/676,176.18 = 166,557.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,258.84x = 676,176.18 × 166,557.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,258.84x = 112,622,227,623.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,622,227,623.87/451,258.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,573.45

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