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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,039.51, 379,965.88 and 167,782.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,039.51, 379,965.88 and 167,782.05 is: 251,942.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,039.51 : 379,965.88 = 167,782.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,039.51/379,965.88 = 167,782.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,039.51x = 379,965.88 × 167,782.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,039.51x = 63,751,454,276.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,751,454,276.45/253,039.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,942.69

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