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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,710.20, 428,273.70 and 167,320.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,710.20, 428,273.70 and 167,320.60 is: 250,810.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,710.20 : 428,273.70 = 167,320.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,710.20/428,273.70 = 167,320.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,710.20x = 428,273.70 × 167,320.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,710.20x = 71,659,012,448.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,659,012,448.22/285,710.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,810.13

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