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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,534.52, 297,334.62 and 167,458.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,534.52, 297,334.62 and 167,458.86 is: 231,013.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,534.52 : 297,334.62 = 167,458.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,534.52/297,334.62 = 167,458.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,534.52x = 297,334.62 × 167,458.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,534.52x = 49,791,316,503.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,791,316,503.73/215,534.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,013.19

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