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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,133.83, 700,553.11 and 167,607.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,133.83, 700,553.11 and 167,607.71 is: 251,358.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,133.83 : 700,553.11 = 167,607.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,133.83/700,553.11 = 167,607.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,133.83x = 700,553.11 × 167,607.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,133.83x = 117,418,102,500.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,418,102,500.48/467,133.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,358.59

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