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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,322.60, 252,621.60 and 167,010.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,322.60, 252,621.60 and 167,010.40 is: 250,652.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,322.60 : 252,621.60 = 167,010.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,322.60/252,621.60 = 167,010.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,322.60x = 252,621.60 × 167,010.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,322.60x = 42,190,434,464.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,190,434,464.64/168,322.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,652.23

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