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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,153.83, 684,020.13 and 167,893.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,153.83, 684,020.13 and 167,893.06 is: 251,762.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,153.83 : 684,020.13 = 167,893.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,153.83/684,020.13 = 167,893.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,153.83x = 684,020.13 × 167,893.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,153.83x = 114,842,232,727.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,842,232,727.30/456,153.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,762.07

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