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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,460.20, 427,898.70 and 167,070.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,460.20, 427,898.70 and 167,070.60 is: 250,435.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,460.20 : 427,898.70 = 167,070.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,460.20/427,898.70 = 167,070.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,460.20x = 427,898.70 × 167,070.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,460.20x = 71,489,292,548.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,489,292,548.22/285,460.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,435.24

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