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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,836.67, 293,409.30 and 167,435.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,836.67, 293,409.30 and 167,435.73 is: 230,821.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,836.67 : 293,409.30 = 167,435.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,836.67/293,409.30 = 167,435.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,836.67x = 293,409.30 × 167,435.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,836.67x = 49,127,200,334.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,127,200,334.29/212,836.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,821.13

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