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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,739.20, 391,108.80 and 167,427.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,739.20, 391,108.80 and 167,427.20 is: 251,140.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,739.20 : 391,108.80 = 167,427.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,739.20/391,108.80 = 167,427.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,739.20x = 391,108.80 × 167,427.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,739.20x = 65,482,251,279.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,482,251,279.36/260,739.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,140.80

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