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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167,997.96, 231,770.70 and 116,997.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167,997.96, 231,770.70 and 116,997.12 is: 161,409.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167,997.96 : 231,770.70 = 116,997.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167,997.96/231,770.70 = 116,997.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167,997.96x = 231,770.70 × 116,997.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167,997.96x = 27,116,504,400.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,116,504,400.38/167,997.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,409.72

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