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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,259.56, 348,260.58 and 167,492.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,259.56, 348,260.58 and 167,492.52 is: 231,234.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,259.56 : 348,260.58 = 167,492.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,259.56/348,260.58 = 167,492.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,259.56x = 348,260.58 × 167,492.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,259.56x = 58,331,042,160.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,331,042,160.86/252,259.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,234.22

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