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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,289.52, 550,871.91 and 167,562.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,289.52, 550,871.91 and 167,562.96 is: 251,315.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,289.52 : 550,871.91 = 167,562.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,289.52/550,871.91 = 167,562.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,289.52x = 550,871.91 × 167,562.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,289.52x = 92,305,727,820.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,305,727,820.45/367,289.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,315.99

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