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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,908.60, 329,862.90 and 167,420.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,908.60, 329,862.90 and 167,420.60 is: 251,130.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,908.60 : 329,862.90 = 167,420.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,908.60/329,862.90 = 167,420.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,908.60x = 329,862.90 × 167,420.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,908.60x = 55,225,844,635.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,225,844,635.74/219,908.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,130.90

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