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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,519.34, 363,313.53 and 167,991.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,519.34, 363,313.53 and 167,991.18 is: 231,609.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,519.34 : 363,313.53 = 167,991.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,519.34/363,313.53 = 167,991.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,519.34x = 363,313.53 × 167,991.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,519.34x = 61,033,468,614.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,033,468,614.67/263,519.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,609.07

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