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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,277.80, 363,416.70 and 167,628.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,277.80, 363,416.70 and 167,628.20 is: 251,442.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,277.80 : 363,416.70 = 167,628.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,277.80/363,416.70 = 167,628.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,277.80x = 363,416.70 × 167,628.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,277.80x = 60,918,887,270.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,918,887,270.94/242,277.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,442.30

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