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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,427.60, 533,896.20 and 167,049.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,427.60, 533,896.20 and 167,049.60 is: 250,225.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,427.60 : 533,896.20 = 167,049.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,427.60/533,896.20 = 167,049.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,427.60x = 533,896.20 × 167,049.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,427.60x = 89,187,146,651.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,187,146,651.52/356,427.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,225.14

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