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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,252.80, 343,879.20 and 167,044.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,252.80, 343,879.20 and 167,044.80 is: 250,567.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,252.80 : 343,879.20 = 167,044.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,252.80/343,879.20 = 167,044.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,252.80x = 343,879.20 × 167,044.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,252.80x = 57,443,232,188.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,443,232,188.16/229,252.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,567.20

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