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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,609.20, 264,913.80 and 167,623.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,609.20, 264,913.80 and 167,623.60 is: 251,435.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,609.20 : 264,913.80 = 167,623.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,609.20/264,913.80 = 167,623.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,609.20x = 264,913.80 × 167,623.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,609.20x = 44,405,804,845.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,405,804,845.68/176,609.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,435.40

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