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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,533.60, 408,022.80 and 167,557.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,533.60, 408,022.80 and 167,557.60 is: 250,858.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,533.60 : 408,022.80 = 167,557.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,533.60/408,022.80 = 167,557.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,533.60x = 408,022.80 × 167,557.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,533.60x = 68,367,321,113.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,367,321,113.28/272,533.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,858.32

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