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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,543.28, 502,949.92 and 167,188

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,543.28, 502,949.92 and 167,188 is: 250,600.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,543.28 : 502,949.92 = 167,188 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,543.28/502,949.92 = 167,188/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,543.28x = 502,949.92 × 167,188
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,543.28x = 84,087,191,224.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,087,191,224.96/335,543.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,600.13

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