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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,306.32, 377,087.04 and 167,125.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,306.32, 377,087.04 and 167,125.04 is: 250,772.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,306.32 : 377,087.04 = 167,125.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,306.32/377,087.04 = 167,125.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,306.32x = 377,087.04 × 167,125.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,306.32x = 63,020,686,643.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,020,686,643.48/251,306.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,772.39

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