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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,283.66, 558,200.26 and 167,080.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,283.66, 558,200.26 and 167,080.50 is: 250,519.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,283.66 : 558,200.26 = 167,080.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,283.66/558,200.26 = 167,080.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,283.66x = 558,200.26 × 167,080.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,283.66x = 93,264,378,540.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,264,378,540.93/372,283.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,519.67

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