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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,503.40, 363,755.10 and 167,853.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,503.40, 363,755.10 and 167,853.80 is: 251,780.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,503.40 : 363,755.10 = 167,853.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,503.40/363,755.10 = 167,853.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,503.40x = 363,755.10 × 167,853.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,503.40x = 61,057,675,804.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,057,675,804.38/242,503.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,780.70

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