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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,218.81, 348,204.53 and 167,451.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,218.81, 348,204.53 and 167,451.77 is: 231,178.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,218.81 : 348,204.53 = 167,451.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,218.81/348,204.53 = 167,451.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,218.81x = 348,204.53 × 167,451.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,218.81x = 58,307,464,870.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,307,464,870.52/252,218.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,178.10

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