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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,910.18, 350,214.09 and 167,769.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,910.18, 350,214.09 and 167,769.38 is: 231,401.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,910.18 : 350,214.09 = 167,769.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,910.18/350,214.09 = 167,769.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,910.18x = 350,214.09 × 167,769.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,910.18x = 58,755,200,746.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,755,200,746.56/253,910.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,401.52

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