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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257,812.44, 355,708.08 and 167,172

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257,812.44, 355,708.08 and 167,172 is: 230,649.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257,812.44 : 355,708.08 = 167,172 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257,812.44/355,708.08 = 167,172/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257,812.44x = 355,708.08 × 167,172
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257,812.44x = 59,464,431,149.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,464,431,149.76/257,812.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,649.97

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