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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,912.58, 416,575.77 and 167,773.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,912.58, 416,575.77 and 167,773.70 is: 231,492.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,912.58 : 416,575.77 = 167,773.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,912.58/416,575.77 = 167,773.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,912.58x = 416,575.77 × 167,773.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,912.58x = 69,890,458,263.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,890,458,263.25/301,912.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,492.37

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