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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,879.40, 437,819.10 and 167,117.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,879.40, 437,819.10 and 167,117.80 is: 250,676.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,879.40 : 437,819.10 = 167,117.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,879.40/437,819.10 = 167,117.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,879.40x = 437,819.10 × 167,117.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,879.40x = 73,167,364,789.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,167,364,789.98/291,879.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,676.70

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