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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,905.68, 350,207.88 and 167,764.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,905.68, 350,207.88 and 167,764.88 is: 231,395.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,905.68 : 350,207.88 = 167,764.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,905.68/350,207.88 = 167,764.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,905.68x = 350,207.88 × 167,764.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,905.68x = 58,752,582,963.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,752,582,963.25/253,905.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,395.31

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