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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,838.40, 346,257.60 and 167,852.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,838.40, 346,257.60 and 167,852.80 is: 251,779.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,838.40 : 346,257.60 = 167,852.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,838.40/346,257.60 = 167,852.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,838.40x = 346,257.60 × 167,852.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,838.40x = 58,120,307,681.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,120,307,681.28/230,838.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,779.20

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