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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,441.60, 363,451.56 and 167,926.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,441.60, 363,451.56 and 167,926.40 is: 231,676.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,441.60 : 363,451.56 = 167,926.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,441.60/363,451.56 = 167,926.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,441.60x = 363,451.56 × 167,926.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,441.60x = 61,033,112,045.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,033,112,045.18/263,441.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,676.06

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