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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,506.84, 349,952.48 and 167,519.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,506.84, 349,952.48 and 167,519.46 is: 231,251.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,506.84 : 349,952.48 = 167,519.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,506.84/349,952.48 = 167,519.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,506.84x = 349,952.48 × 167,519.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,506.84x = 58,623,850,475.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,623,850,475.26/253,506.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,251.55

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