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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,248.34, 558,147.54 and 167,045.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,248.34, 558,147.54 and 167,045.54 is: 250,467.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,248.34 : 558,147.54 = 167,045.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,248.34/558,147.54 = 167,045.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,248.34x = 558,147.54 × 167,045.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,248.34x = 93,236,057,218.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,236,057,218.97/372,248.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,467.36

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