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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,438.20, 427,865.70 and 167,048.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,438.20, 427,865.70 and 167,048.60 is: 250,402.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,438.20 : 427,865.70 = 167,048.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,438.20/427,865.70 = 167,048.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,438.20x = 427,865.70 × 167,048.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,438.20x = 71,474,366,173.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,474,366,173.02/285,438.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,402.25

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