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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,237.80, 438,356.70 and 167,821.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,237.80, 438,356.70 and 167,821.80 is: 251,732.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,237.80 : 438,356.70 = 167,821.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,237.80/438,356.70 = 167,821.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,237.80x = 438,356.70 × 167,821.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,237.80x = 73,565,810,436.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,565,810,436.06/292,237.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,732.70

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