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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,170.27, 393,006.25 and 167,133.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,170.27, 393,006.25 and 167,133.73 is: 250,541.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,170.27 : 393,006.25 = 167,133.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,170.27/393,006.25 = 167,133.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,170.27x = 393,006.25 × 167,133.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,170.27x = 65,684,599,702.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,684,599,702.21/262,170.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,541.76

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