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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,821.92, 255,921.84 and 167,089.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,821.92, 255,921.84 and 167,089.44 is: 250,329.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,821.92 : 255,921.84 = 167,089.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,821.92/255,921.84 = 167,089.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,821.92x = 255,921.84 × 167,089.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,821.92x = 42,761,836,929.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,761,836,929.37/170,821.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,329.92

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