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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,974.40, 409,720.80 and 167,998.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,974.40, 409,720.80 and 167,998.40 is: 252,157.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,974.40 : 409,720.80 = 167,998.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,974.40/409,720.80 = 167,998.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,974.40x = 409,720.80 × 167,998.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,974.40x = 68,832,438,846.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,832,438,846.72/272,974.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,157.12

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