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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,216.81, 348,201.77 and 167,449.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,216.81, 348,201.77 and 167,449.77 is: 231,175.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,216.81 : 348,201.77 = 167,449.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,216.81/348,201.77 = 167,449.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,216.81x = 348,201.77 × 167,449.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,216.81x = 58,306,305,462.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,306,305,462.84/252,216.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,175.33

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