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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167,979.60, 251,969.40 and 166,813.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167,979.60, 251,969.40 and 166,813.20 is: 250,219.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167,979.60 : 251,969.40 = 166,813.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167,979.60/251,969.40 = 166,813.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167,979.60x = 251,969.40 × 166,813.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167,979.60x = 42,031,821,916.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,031,821,916.08/167,979.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,219.80

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