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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,996.80, 344,995.20 and 167,788.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,996.80, 344,995.20 and 167,788.80 is: 251,683.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,996.80 : 344,995.20 = 167,788.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,996.80/344,995.20 = 167,788.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,996.80x = 344,995.20 × 167,788.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,996.80x = 57,886,330,613.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,886,330,613.76/229,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,683.20

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