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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,772.06, 534,858 and 167,132.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,772.06, 534,858 and 167,132.44 is: 250,558.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,772.06 : 534,858 = 167,132.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,772.06/534,858 = 167,132.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,772.06x = 534,858 × 167,132.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,772.06x = 89,392,122,593.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,392,122,593.52/356,772.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,558.08

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