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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,648.96, 351,174.68 and 167,279.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,648.96, 351,174.68 and 167,279.81 is: 230,687.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,648.96 : 351,174.68 = 167,279.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,648.96/351,174.68 = 167,279.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,648.96x = 351,174.68 × 167,279.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,648.96x = 58,744,432,769.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,744,432,769.92/254,648.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,687.90

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