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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,845.80, 437,768.70 and 167,429.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,845.80, 437,768.70 and 167,429.80 is: 251,144.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,845.80 : 437,768.70 = 167,429.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,845.80/437,768.70 = 167,429.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,845.80x = 437,768.70 × 167,429.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,845.80x = 73,295,525,887.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,295,525,887.26/291,845.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,144.70

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