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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,394.63, 349,532.56 and 167,353.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,394.63, 349,532.56 and 167,353.78 is: 230,847.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,394.63 : 349,532.56 = 167,353.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,394.63/349,532.56 = 167,353.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,394.63x = 349,532.56 × 167,353.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,394.63x = 58,495,594,669.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,495,594,669.13/253,394.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,847.81

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