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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,042.60, 400,287.02 and 166,973.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,042.60, 400,287.02 and 166,973.07 is: 250,286.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,042.60 : 400,287.02 = 166,973.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,042.60/400,287.02 = 166,973.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,042.60x = 400,287.02 × 166,973.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,042.60x = 66,837,152,610.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,837,152,610.55/267,042.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,286.48

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