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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,457.44, 351,285.48 and 167,555.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,457.44, 351,285.48 and 167,555.76 is: 251,047.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,457.44 : 351,285.48 = 167,555.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,457.44/351,285.48 = 167,555.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,457.44x = 351,285.48 × 167,555.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,457.44x = 58,859,905,578.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,859,905,578.36/234,457.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,047.29

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