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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616,887, 925,348.68 and 167,605.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616,887, 925,348.68 and 167,605.44 is: 251,413.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616,887 : 925,348.68 = 167,605.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616,887/925,348.68 = 167,605.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616,887x = 925,348.68 × 167,605.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616,887x = 155,093,472,664.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,093,472,664.82/616,887
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,413.10

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