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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,023.60, 407,257.80 and 167,047.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,023.60, 407,257.80 and 167,047.60 is: 250,093.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,023.60 : 407,257.80 = 167,047.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,023.60/407,257.80 = 167,047.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,023.60x = 407,257.80 × 167,047.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,023.60x = 68,031,438,071.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,031,438,071.28/272,023.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,093.88

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