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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,309.60, 351,238.51 and 167,482.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,309.60, 351,238.51 and 167,482.83 is: 231,318.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,309.60 : 351,238.51 = 167,482.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,309.60/351,238.51 = 167,482.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,309.60x = 351,238.51 × 167,482.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,309.60x = 58,826,420,537.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,826,420,537.88/254,309.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,318.13

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