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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,566.20, 358,072.62 and 167,653.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,566.20, 358,072.62 and 167,653.88 is: 231,279.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,566.20 : 358,072.62 = 167,653.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,566.20/358,072.62 = 167,653.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,566.20x = 358,072.62 × 167,653.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,566.20x = 60,032,264,064.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,032,264,064.77/259,566.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,279.20

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