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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,282.66, 558,198.77 and 167,079.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,282.66, 558,198.77 and 167,079.50 is: 250,518.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,282.66 : 558,198.77 = 167,079.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,282.66/558,198.77 = 167,079.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,282.66x = 558,198.77 × 167,079.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,282.66x = 93,263,567,765.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,263,567,765.82/372,282.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,518.16

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