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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,908.18, 350,211.33 and 167,767.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,908.18, 350,211.33 and 167,767.38 is: 231,398.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,908.18 : 350,211.33 = 167,767.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,908.18/350,211.33 = 167,767.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,908.18x = 350,211.33 × 167,767.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,908.18x = 58,754,037,280.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,754,037,280.42/253,908.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,398.76

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