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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,389.92, 850,966.96 and 167,937

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,389.92, 850,966.96 and 167,937 is: 251,870.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,389.92 : 850,966.96 = 167,937 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,389.92/850,966.96 = 167,937/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,389.92x = 850,966.96 × 167,937
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,389.92x = 142,908,838,361.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,908,838,361.52/567,389.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,870.60

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