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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,182.52, 363,092.80 and 167,088.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,182.52, 363,092.80 and 167,088.39 is: 250,507.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,182.52 : 363,092.80 = 167,088.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,182.52/363,092.80 = 167,088.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,182.52x = 363,092.80 × 167,088.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,182.52x = 60,668,589,139.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,668,589,139.41/242,182.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,507.71

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