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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,777, 426,112.26 and 167,465

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,777, 426,112.26 and 167,465 is: 231,101.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,777 : 426,112.26 = 167,465 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,777/426,112.26 = 167,465/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,777x = 426,112.26 × 167,465
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,777x = 71,358,889,620.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,358,889,620.90/308,777
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,101.70

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