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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,164.50, 639,167.02 and 251,196.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,164.50, 639,167.02 and 251,196.50 is: 346,651.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,164.50 : 639,167.02 = 251,196.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,164.50/639,167.02 = 251,196.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,164.50x = 639,167.02 × 251,196.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,164.50x = 160,556,518,339.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,556,518,339.43/463,164.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,651.18

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