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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,253.20, 438,840.60 and 167,837.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,253.20, 438,840.60 and 167,837.20 is: 252,020.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,253.20 : 438,840.60 = 167,837.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,253.20/438,840.60 = 167,837.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,253.20x = 438,840.60 × 167,837.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,253.20x = 73,653,777,550.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,653,777,550.32/292,253.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,020.43

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