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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,436.27, 676,676.97 and 166,944.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,436.27, 676,676.97 and 166,944.02 is: 250,239.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,436.27 : 676,676.97 = 166,944.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,436.27/676,676.97 = 166,944.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,436.27x = 676,676.97 × 166,944.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,436.27x = 112,967,170,229.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,967,170,229.84/451,436.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,239.47

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