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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,254.30, 343,881.45 and 167,046.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,254.30, 343,881.45 and 167,046.30 is: 250,569.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,254.30 : 343,881.45 = 167,046.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,254.30/343,881.45 = 167,046.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,254.30x = 343,881.45 × 167,046.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,254.30x = 57,444,123,861.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,444,123,861.14/229,254.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,569.45

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