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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,444.60, 363,455.70 and 167,929.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,444.60, 363,455.70 and 167,929.40 is: 231,680.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,444.60 : 363,455.70 = 167,929.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,444.60/363,455.70 = 167,929.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,444.60x = 363,455.70 × 167,929.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,444.60x = 61,034,897,627.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,034,897,627.58/263,444.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,680.20

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