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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,564.10, 408,068.55 and 167,588.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,564.10, 408,068.55 and 167,588.10 is: 250,904.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,564.10 : 408,068.55 = 167,588.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,564.10/408,068.55 = 167,588.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,564.10x = 408,068.55 × 167,588.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,564.10x = 68,387,432,964.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,387,432,964.26/272,564.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,904.04

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