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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,828.58, 314,745.06 and 167,974.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,828.58, 314,745.06 and 167,974.74 is: 251,963.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,828.58 : 314,745.06 = 167,974.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,828.58/314,745.06 = 167,974.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,828.58x = 314,745.06 × 167,974.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,828.58x = 52,869,219,619.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,869,219,619.78/209,828.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,963.86

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