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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,091.44, 379,693.71 and 167,720.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,091.44, 379,693.71 and 167,720.67 is: 231,495.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,091.44 : 379,693.71 = 167,720.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,091.44/379,693.71 = 167,720.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,091.44x = 379,693.71 × 167,720.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,091.44x = 63,682,483,435.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,682,483,435.99/275,091.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,495.70

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