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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,716.65, 265,077.71 and 167,744.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,716.65, 265,077.71 and 167,744.48 is: 251,619.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,716.65 : 265,077.71 = 167,744.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,716.65/265,077.71 = 167,744.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,716.65x = 265,077.71 × 167,744.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,716.65x = 44,465,322,082.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,465,322,082.51/176,716.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,619.32

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