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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,335, 349,450.01 and 167,294.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,335, 349,450.01 and 167,294.78 is: 230,766.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,335 : 349,450.01 = 167,294.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,335/349,450.01 = 167,294.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,335x = 349,450.01 × 167,294.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,335x = 58,461,162,543.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,461,162,543.95/253,335
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,766.23

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