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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,022.60, 407,256.30 and 167,046.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,022.60, 407,256.30 and 167,046.60 is: 250,092.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,022.60 : 407,256.30 = 167,046.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,022.60/407,256.30 = 167,046.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,022.60x = 407,256.30 × 167,046.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,022.60x = 68,030,780,243.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,030,780,243.58/272,022.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,092.38

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