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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,666.56, 379,098.72 and 167,271.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,666.56, 379,098.72 and 167,271.36 is: 230,870.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,666.56 : 379,098.72 = 167,271.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,666.56/379,098.72 = 167,271.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,666.56x = 379,098.72 × 167,271.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,666.56x = 63,412,358,468.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,412,358,468.66/274,666.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,870.33

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