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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,849.15, 359,961.74 and 167,330.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,849.15, 359,961.74 and 167,330.46 is: 251,126.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,849.15 : 359,961.74 = 167,330.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,849.15/359,961.74 = 167,330.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,849.15x = 359,961.74 × 167,330.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,849.15x = 60,232,562,699.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,232,562,699.95/239,849.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,126.86

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