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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,769, 426,101.22 and 167,457

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,769, 426,101.22 and 167,457 is: 231,090.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,769 : 426,101.22 = 167,457 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,769/426,101.22 = 167,457/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,769x = 426,101.22 × 167,457
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,769x = 71,353,631,997.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,353,631,997.54/308,769
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,090.66

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