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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,283.76, 349,379.28 and 167,243.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,283.76, 349,379.28 and 167,243.52 is: 230,695.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,283.76 : 349,379.28 = 167,243.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,283.76/349,379.28 = 167,243.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,283.76x = 349,379.28 × 167,243.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,283.76x = 58,431,420,602.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,431,420,602.27/253,283.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,695.49

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