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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,304.75, 349,408.26 and 167,264.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,304.75, 349,408.26 and 167,264.52 is: 230,724.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,304.75 : 349,408.26 = 167,264.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,304.75/349,408.26 = 167,264.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,304.75x = 349,408.26 × 167,264.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,304.75x = 58,443,604,892.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,443,604,892.94/253,304.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,724.48

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