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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,737.70, 263,606.55 and 167,572.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,737.70, 263,606.55 and 167,572.90 is: 251,359.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,737.70 : 263,606.55 = 167,572.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,737.70/263,606.55 = 167,572.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,737.70x = 263,606.55 × 167,572.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,737.70x = 44,173,314,042.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,173,314,042.50/175,737.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,359.35

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