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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,003.25, 677,982.89 and 167,749.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,003.25, 677,982.89 and 167,749.17 is: 251,615.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,003.25 : 677,982.89 = 167,749.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,003.25/677,982.89 = 167,749.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,003.25x = 677,982.89 × 167,749.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,003.25x = 113,731,067,071.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,731,067,071.70/452,003.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,615.60

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