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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,298.75, 349,399.98 and 167,258.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,298.75, 349,399.98 and 167,258.52 is: 230,716.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,298.75 : 349,399.98 = 167,258.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,298.75/349,399.98 = 167,258.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,298.75x = 349,399.98 × 167,258.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,298.75x = 58,440,123,542.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,440,123,542.83/253,298.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,716.20

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