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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,050.60, 262,575.90 and 167,371.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,050.60, 262,575.90 and 167,371.80 is: 251,057.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,050.60 : 262,575.90 = 167,371.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,050.60/262,575.90 = 167,371.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,050.60x = 262,575.90 × 167,371.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,050.60x = 43,947,801,019.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,947,801,019.62/175,050.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,057.70

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