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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,530.66, 358,329.35 and 167,872.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,530.66, 358,329.35 and 167,872.07 is: 231,777.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,530.66 : 358,329.35 = 167,872.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,530.66/358,329.35 = 167,872.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,530.66x = 358,329.35 × 167,872.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,530.66x = 60,153,491,041.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,153,491,041.76/259,530.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,777.98

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