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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,274.18, 357,411.59 and 167,513.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,274.18, 357,411.59 and 167,513.29 is: 251,270.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,274.18 : 357,411.59 = 167,513.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,274.18/357,411.59 = 167,513.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,274.18x = 357,411.59 × 167,513.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,274.18x = 59,871,191,227.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,871,191,227.33/238,274.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,270.16

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