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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,716.80, 346,075.20 and 167,731.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,716.80, 346,075.20 and 167,731.20 is: 251,596.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,716.80 : 346,075.20 = 167,731.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,716.80/346,075.20 = 167,731.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,716.80x = 346,075.20 × 167,731.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,716.80x = 58,047,608,586.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,047,608,586.24/230,716.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,596.80

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