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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,563.20, 358,068.48 and 167,650.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,563.20, 358,068.48 and 167,650.88 is: 231,275.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,563.20 : 358,068.48 = 167,650.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,563.20/358,068.48 = 167,650.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,563.20x = 358,068.48 × 167,650.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,563.20x = 60,030,495,772.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,030,495,772.26/259,563.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,275.06

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