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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,239.41, 268,859.12 and 167,428.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,239.41, 268,859.12 and 167,428.53 is: 251,142.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,239.41 : 268,859.12 = 167,428.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,239.41/268,859.12 = 167,428.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,239.41x = 268,859.12 × 167,428.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,239.41x = 45,014,686,401.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,014,686,401.55/179,239.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,142.80

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