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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,176.59, 241,774.52 and 167,189.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,176.59, 241,774.52 and 167,189.40 is: 230,750.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,176.59 : 241,774.52 = 167,189.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,176.59/241,774.52 = 167,189.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,176.59x = 241,774.52 × 167,189.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,176.59x = 40,422,136,500.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,422,136,500.08/175,176.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,750.80

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