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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,571.10, 408,079.05 and 167,595.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,571.10, 408,079.05 and 167,595.10 is: 250,914.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,571.10 : 408,079.05 = 167,595.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,571.10/408,079.05 = 167,595.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,571.10x = 408,079.05 × 167,595.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,571.10x = 68,392,049,192.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,392,049,192.66/272,571.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,914.53

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