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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,960.10, 409,440.15 and 167,838.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,960.10, 409,440.15 and 167,838.30 is: 251,757.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,960.10 : 409,440.15 = 167,838.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,960.10/409,440.15 = 167,838.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,960.10x = 409,440.15 × 167,838.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,960.10x = 68,719,738,727.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,719,738,727.75/272,960.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,757.45

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