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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,865.92, 784,224.96 and 167,910.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522,865.92, 784,224.96 and 167,910.72 is: 251,842.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,865.92 : 784,224.96 = 167,910.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,865.92/784,224.96 = 167,910.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,865.92x = 784,224.96 × 167,910.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,865.92x = 131,679,777,675.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,679,777,675.57/522,865.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,842.34

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