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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,875.21, 346,838.37 and 167,030.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,875.21, 346,838.37 and 167,030.34 is: 250,925.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,875.21 : 346,838.37 = 167,030.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,875.21/346,838.37 = 167,030.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,875.21x = 346,838.37 × 167,030.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,875.21x = 57,932,530,866.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,932,530,866.15/230,875.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,925.73

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