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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,729.80, 346,094.70 and 167,744.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,729.80, 346,094.70 and 167,744.20 is: 251,616.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,729.80 : 346,094.70 = 167,744.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,729.80/346,094.70 = 167,744.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,729.80x = 346,094.70 × 167,744.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,729.80x = 58,055,378,575.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,055,378,575.74/230,729.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,616.30

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