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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,457.69, 351,285.85 and 167,556.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,457.69, 351,285.85 and 167,556.01 is: 251,047.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,457.69 : 351,285.85 = 167,556.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,457.69/351,285.85 = 167,556.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,457.69x = 351,285.85 × 167,556.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,457.69x = 58,860,055,395.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,860,055,395.46/234,457.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,047.66

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