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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,623.10, 531,934.65 and 167,999.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,623.10, 531,934.65 and 167,999.10 is: 251,998.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,623.10 : 531,934.65 = 167,999.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,623.10/531,934.65 = 167,999.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,623.10x = 531,934.65 × 167,999.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,623.10x = 89,364,542,458.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,364,542,458.82/354,623.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,998.65

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