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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,861.12, 293,443.10 and 167,460.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,861.12, 293,443.10 and 167,460.26 is: 230,855.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,861.12 : 293,443.10 = 167,460.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,861.12/293,443.10 = 167,460.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,861.12x = 293,443.10 × 167,460.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,861.12x = 49,140,058,737.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,140,058,737.25/212,861.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,855.03

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