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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,341.80, 264,512.70 and 167,593.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,341.80, 264,512.70 and 167,593.80 is: 251,390.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,341.80 : 264,512.70 = 167,593.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,341.80/264,512.70 = 167,593.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,341.80x = 264,512.70 × 167,593.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,341.80x = 44,330,688,541.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,330,688,541.26/176,341.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,390.70

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