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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,529.52, 297,327.72 and 167,453.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,529.52, 297,327.72 and 167,453.88 is: 231,006.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,529.52 : 297,327.72 = 167,453.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,529.52/297,327.72 = 167,453.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,529.52x = 297,327.72 × 167,453.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,529.52x = 49,788,680,345.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,788,680,345.55/215,529.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,006.32

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