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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167,319.54, 250,979.67 and 117,621.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167,319.54, 250,979.67 and 117,621.72 is: 176,432.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167,319.54 : 250,979.67 = 117,621.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167,319.54/250,979.67 = 117,621.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167,319.54x = 250,979.67 × 117,621.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167,319.54x = 29,520,660,470.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,520,660,470.43/167,319.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,432.83

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