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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,588.92, 350,065.79 and 167,599.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,588.92, 350,065.79 and 167,599.73 is: 231,362.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,588.92 : 350,065.79 = 167,599.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,588.92/350,065.79 = 167,599.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,588.92x = 350,065.79 × 167,599.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,588.92x = 58,670,929,297.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,670,929,297.91/253,588.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,362.35

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