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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,975.62, 423,928.69 and 167,224.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,975.62, 423,928.69 and 167,224.79 is: 250,521.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,975.62 : 423,928.69 = 167,224.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,975.62/423,928.69 = 167,224.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,975.62x = 423,928.69 × 167,224.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,975.62x = 70,891,386,801.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,891,386,801.98/282,975.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,521.19

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