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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,182.77, 363,093.17 and 167,088.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,182.77, 363,093.17 and 167,088.64 is: 250,508.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,182.77 : 363,093.17 = 167,088.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,182.77/363,093.17 = 167,088.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,182.77x = 363,093.17 × 167,088.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,182.77x = 60,668,742,570.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,668,742,570.84/242,182.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,508.09

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