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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,720.10, 265,082.89 and 167,747.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,720.10, 265,082.89 and 167,747.93 is: 251,624.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,720.10 : 265,082.89 = 167,747.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,720.10/265,082.89 = 167,747.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,720.10x = 265,082.89 × 167,747.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,720.10x = 44,467,106,075.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,467,106,075.92/176,720.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,624.50

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