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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,205.80, 438,308.70 and 167,789.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,205.80, 438,308.70 and 167,789.80 is: 251,684.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,205.80 : 438,308.70 = 167,789.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,205.80/438,308.70 = 167,789.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,205.80x = 438,308.70 × 167,789.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,205.80x = 73,543,729,111.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,543,729,111.26/292,205.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,684.70

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