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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,409.82, 351,845.74 and 167,016.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,409.82, 351,845.74 and 167,016.71 is: 250,689.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,409.82 : 351,845.74 = 167,016.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,409.82/351,845.74 = 167,016.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,409.82x = 351,845.74 × 167,016.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,409.82x = 58,764,117,922.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,764,117,922.32/234,409.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,689.66

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