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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,883.40, 437,825.10 and 167,121.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,883.40, 437,825.10 and 167,121.80 is: 250,682.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,883.40 : 437,825.10 = 167,121.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,883.40/437,825.10 = 167,121.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,883.40x = 437,825.10 × 167,121.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,883.40x = 73,170,118,797.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,170,118,797.18/291,883.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,682.70

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