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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,456.69, 351,284.36 and 167,555.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,456.69, 351,284.36 and 167,555.01 is: 251,046.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,456.69 : 351,284.36 = 167,555.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,456.69/351,284.36 = 167,555.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,456.69x = 351,284.36 × 167,555.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,456.69x = 58,859,453,614.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,859,453,614.87/234,456.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,046.17

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