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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,003.94, 402,172.44 and 167,000.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,003.94, 402,172.44 and 167,000.23 is: 250,604.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,003.94 : 402,172.44 = 167,000.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,003.94/402,172.44 = 167,000.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,003.94x = 402,172.44 × 167,000.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,003.94x = 67,162,890,795.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,162,890,795.50/268,003.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,604.12

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