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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,131.83, 700,550.11 and 167,605.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,131.83, 700,550.11 and 167,605.71 is: 251,355.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,131.83 : 700,550.11 = 167,605.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,131.83/700,550.11 = 167,605.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,131.83x = 700,550.11 × 167,605.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,131.83x = 117,416,198,577.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,416,198,577.13/467,131.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,355.59

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