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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,011.70, 364,517.55 and 167,973.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,011.70, 364,517.55 and 167,973.30 is: 251,959.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,011.70 : 364,517.55 = 167,973.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,011.70/364,517.55 = 167,973.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,011.70x = 364,517.55 × 167,973.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,011.70x = 61,229,215,781.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,229,215,781.42/243,011.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,959.95

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