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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,966.60, 384,122.70 and 167,003.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,966.60, 384,122.70 and 167,003.40 is: 250,617.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,966.60 : 384,122.70 = 167,003.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,966.60/384,122.70 = 167,003.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,966.60x = 384,122.70 × 167,003.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,966.60x = 64,149,796,917.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,149,796,917.18/255,966.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,617.84

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