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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,907.13, 842,860.69 and 167,923.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,907.13, 842,860.69 and 167,923.13 is: 251,884.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,907.13 : 842,860.69 = 167,923.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,907.13/842,860.69 = 167,923.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,907.13x = 842,860.69 × 167,923.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,907.13x = 141,535,800,584.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,535,800,584.65/561,907.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,884.69

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