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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,024.60, 407,259.30 and 167,048.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,024.60, 407,259.30 and 167,048.60 is: 250,095.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,024.60 : 407,259.30 = 167,048.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,024.60/407,259.30 = 167,048.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,024.60x = 407,259.30 × 167,048.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,024.60x = 68,032,095,901.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,032,095,901.98/272,024.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,095.38

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