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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,363.57, 349,489.38 and 167,323.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,363.57, 349,489.38 and 167,323.34 is: 230,805.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,363.57 : 349,489.38 = 167,323.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,363.57/349,489.38 = 167,323.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,363.57x = 349,489.38 × 167,323.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,363.57x = 58,477,730,356.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,477,730,356.13/253,363.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,805.60

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