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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,736, 677,618.04 and 167,497.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,736, 677,618.04 and 167,497.28 is: 251,251.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,736 : 677,618.04 = 167,497.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,736/677,618.04 = 167,497.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,736x = 677,618.04 × 167,497.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,736x = 113,499,178,578.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,499,178,578.93/451,736
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,251.13

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