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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,214.80, 363,322.20 and 167,565.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,214.80, 363,322.20 and 167,565.20 is: 251,347.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,214.80 : 363,322.20 = 167,565.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,214.80/363,322.20 = 167,565.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,214.80x = 363,322.20 × 167,565.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,214.80x = 60,880,157,107.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,880,157,107.44/242,214.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,347.80

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