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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,814.32, 437,721.96 and 167,069.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,814.32, 437,721.96 and 167,069.04 is: 250,603.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,814.32 : 437,721.96 = 167,069.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,814.32/437,721.96 = 167,069.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,814.32x = 437,721.96 × 167,069.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,814.32x = 73,129,787,644.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,129,787,644.12/291,814.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,603.83

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