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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,283.52, 783,443.84 and 167,251.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522,283.52, 783,443.84 and 167,251.40 is: 250,883.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,283.52 : 783,443.84 = 167,251.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,283.52/783,443.84 = 167,251.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,283.52x = 783,443.84 × 167,251.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,283.52x = 131,032,074,307.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,032,074,307.90/522,283.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,883.04

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