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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,567.66, 382,883.48 and 167,109.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,567.66, 382,883.48 and 167,109.41 is: 230,514.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,567.66 : 382,883.48 = 167,109.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,567.66/382,883.48 = 167,109.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,567.66x = 382,883.48 × 167,109.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,567.66x = 63,983,432,441.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,983,432,441.55/277,567.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,514.72

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