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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,852.06, 293,430.66 and 167,451.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,852.06, 293,430.66 and 167,451.20 is: 230,842.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,852.06 : 293,430.66 = 167,451.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,852.06/293,430.66 = 167,451.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,852.06x = 293,430.66 × 167,451.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,852.06x = 49,135,316,133.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,135,316,133.79/212,852.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,842.57

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