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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,906.68, 350,209.26 and 167,765.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,906.68, 350,209.26 and 167,765.88 is: 231,396.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,906.68 : 350,209.26 = 167,765.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,906.68/350,209.26 = 167,765.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,906.68x = 350,209.26 × 167,765.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,906.68x = 58,753,164,688.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,753,164,688.05/253,906.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,396.69

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