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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167,671.26, 251,507.50 and 159,262.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167,671.26, 251,507.50 and 159,262.24 is: 238,893.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167,671.26 : 251,507.50 = 159,262.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167,671.26/251,507.50 = 159,262.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167,671.26x = 251,507.50 × 159,262.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167,671.26x = 40,055,647,826.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,055,647,826.80/167,671.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,893.94

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