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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,847.80, 437,771.70 and 167,431.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,847.80, 437,771.70 and 167,431.80 is: 251,147.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,847.80 : 437,771.70 = 167,431.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,847.80/437,771.70 = 167,431.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,847.80x = 437,771.70 × 167,431.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,847.80x = 73,296,903,720.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,296,903,720.06/291,847.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,147.70

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