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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167,265.74, 231,018.38 and 110,160.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167,265.74, 231,018.38 and 110,160.44 is: 152,147.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167,265.74 : 231,018.38 = 110,160.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167,265.74/231,018.38 = 110,160.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167,265.74x = 231,018.38 × 110,160.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167,265.74x = 25,449,085,962.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,449,085,962.41/167,265.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,147.63

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