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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,274.53, 356,489.24 and 167,625.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,274.53, 356,489.24 and 167,625.23 is: 231,368.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,274.53 : 356,489.24 = 167,625.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,274.53/356,489.24 = 167,625.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,274.53x = 356,489.24 × 167,625.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,274.53x = 59,756,588,226.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,756,588,226.95/258,274.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,368.49

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