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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,534.10, 408,023.55 and 167,558.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,534.10, 408,023.55 and 167,558.10 is: 250,859.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,534.10 : 408,023.55 = 167,558.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,534.10/408,023.55 = 167,558.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,534.10x = 408,023.55 × 167,558.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,534.10x = 68,367,650,793.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,367,650,793.26/272,534.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,859.07

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