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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167,051.70, 250,577.55 and 114,174.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167,051.70, 250,577.55 and 114,174.90 is: 171,262.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167,051.70 : 250,577.55 = 114,174.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167,051.70/250,577.55 = 114,174.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167,051.70x = 250,577.55 × 114,174.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167,051.70x = 28,609,666,713.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,609,666,713.50/167,051.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,262.35

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