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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,029.17, 400,266.96 and 166,959.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,029.17, 400,266.96 and 166,959.57 is: 250,266.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,029.17 : 400,266.96 = 166,959.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,029.17/400,266.96 = 166,959.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,029.17x = 400,266.96 × 166,959.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,029.17x = 66,828,401,153.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,828,401,153.57/267,029.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,266.29

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