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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,991.60, 409,487.40 and 167,869.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,991.60, 409,487.40 and 167,869.80 is: 251,804.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,991.60 : 409,487.40 = 167,869.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,991.60/409,487.40 = 167,869.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,991.60x = 409,487.40 × 167,869.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,991.60x = 68,740,567,940.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,740,567,940.52/272,991.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,804.70

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