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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,423.20, 428,199.60 and 167,033.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,423.20, 428,199.60 and 167,033.60 is: 250,588.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,423.20 : 428,199.60 = 167,033.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,423.20/428,199.60 = 167,033.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,423.20x = 428,199.60 × 167,033.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,423.20x = 71,523,720,706.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,523,720,706.56/285,423.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,588.32

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