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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,911.18, 350,215.47 and 167,770.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,911.18, 350,215.47 and 167,770.38 is: 231,402.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,911.18 : 350,215.47 = 167,770.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,911.18/350,215.47 = 167,770.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,911.18x = 350,215.47 × 167,770.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,911.18x = 58,755,782,483.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,755,782,483.78/253,911.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,402.90

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