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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,978.24, 347,874.56 and 167,210.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,978.24, 347,874.56 and 167,210.24 is: 230,846.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,978.24 : 347,874.56 = 167,210.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,978.24/347,874.56 = 167,210.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,978.24x = 347,874.56 × 167,210.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,978.24x = 58,168,188,667.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,168,188,667.49/251,978.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,846.08

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