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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,003.60, 407,227.80 and 167,027.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,003.60, 407,227.80 and 167,027.60 is: 250,063.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,003.60 : 407,227.80 = 167,027.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,003.60/407,227.80 = 167,027.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,003.60x = 407,227.80 × 167,027.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,003.60x = 68,018,282,087.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,018,282,087.28/272,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,063.90

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