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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,343.34, 783,493.11 and 167,349.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522,343.34, 783,493.11 and 167,349.50 is: 251,017.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,343.34 : 783,493.11 = 167,349.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,343.34/783,493.11 = 167,349.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,343.34x = 783,493.11 × 167,349.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,343.34x = 131,117,176,294.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,117,176,294.48/522,343.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,017.23

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