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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,923.60, 409,385.40 and 167,801.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,923.60, 409,385.40 and 167,801.80 is: 251,702.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,923.60 : 409,385.40 = 167,801.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,923.60/409,385.40 = 167,801.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,923.60x = 409,385.40 × 167,801.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,923.60x = 68,695,607,013.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,695,607,013.72/272,923.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,702.70

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