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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,431.20, 428,211.60 and 167,041.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,431.20, 428,211.60 and 167,041.60 is: 250,600.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,431.20 : 428,211.60 = 167,041.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,431.20/428,211.60 = 167,041.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,431.20x = 428,211.60 × 167,041.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,431.20x = 71,529,150,802.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,529,150,802.56/285,431.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,600.32

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