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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,151.80, 409,727.70 and 167,628.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,151.80, 409,727.70 and 167,628.60 is: 251,442.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,151.80 : 409,727.70 = 167,628.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,151.80/409,727.70 = 167,628.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,151.80x = 409,727.70 × 167,628.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,151.80x = 68,682,080,732.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,682,080,732.22/273,151.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,442.90

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