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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,742, 426,063.96 and 167,430

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,742, 426,063.96 and 167,430 is: 231,053.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,742 : 426,063.96 = 167,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,742/426,063.96 = 167,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,742x = 426,063.96 × 167,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,742x = 71,335,888,822.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,335,888,822.80/308,742
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,053.40

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