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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,122.60, 263,723.10 and 167,828.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,122.60, 263,723.10 and 167,828.20 is: 251,303.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,122.60 : 263,723.10 = 167,828.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,122.60/263,723.10 = 167,828.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,122.60x = 263,723.10 × 167,828.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,122.60x = 44,260,173,171.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,260,173,171.42/176,122.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,303.20

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