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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,617.44, 701,253.90 and 168,017.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,617.44, 701,253.90 and 168,017.88 is: 251,964.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,617.44 : 701,253.90 = 168,017.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,617.44/701,253.90 = 168,017.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,617.44x = 701,253.90 × 168,017.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,617.44x = 117,823,193,619.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,823,193,619.73/467,617.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,964.93

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