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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,459.52, 335,949.52 and 167,044.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,459.52, 335,949.52 and 167,044.40 is: 230,504.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,459.52 : 335,949.52 = 167,044.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,459.52/335,949.52 = 167,044.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,459.52x = 335,949.52 × 167,044.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,459.52x = 56,118,485,998.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,118,485,998.69/243,459.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,504.38

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