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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,811.21, 314,718.97 and 167,957.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,811.21, 314,718.97 and 167,957.34 is: 251,937.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,811.21 : 314,718.97 = 167,957.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,811.21/314,718.97 = 167,957.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,811.21x = 314,718.97 × 167,957.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,811.21x = 52,859,361,048.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,859,361,048.74/209,811.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,937.74

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