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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,365.70, 401,048.55 and 167,832.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,365.70, 401,048.55 and 167,832.90 is: 251,749.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,365.70 : 401,048.55 = 167,832.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,365.70/401,048.55 = 167,832.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,365.70x = 401,048.55 × 167,832.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,365.70x = 67,309,141,187.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,309,141,187.30/267,365.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,749.35

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