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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,995.89, 465,166.05 and 167,839.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,995.89, 465,166.05 and 167,839.06 is: 251,851.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,995.89 : 465,166.05 = 167,839.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,995.89/465,166.05 = 167,839.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,995.89x = 465,166.05 × 167,839.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,995.89x = 78,073,032,575.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,073,032,575.91/309,995.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,851.83

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