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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,431.52, 551,211.86 and 167,772.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,431.52, 551,211.86 and 167,772.09 is: 251,687.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,431.52 : 551,211.86 = 167,772.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,431.52/551,211.86 = 167,772.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,431.52x = 551,211.86 × 167,772.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,431.52x = 92,477,963,148.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,477,963,148.75/367,431.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,687.62

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