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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,050, 266,691.04 and 167,581.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,050, 266,691.04 and 167,581.56 is: 251,010.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,050 : 266,691.04 = 167,581.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,050/266,691.04 = 167,581.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,050x = 266,691.04 × 167,581.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,050x = 44,692,500,521.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,692,500,521.22/178,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,010.95

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