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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,240.16, 268,860.24 and 167,429.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,240.16, 268,860.24 and 167,429.28 is: 251,143.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,240.16 : 268,860.24 = 167,429.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,240.16/268,860.24 = 167,429.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,240.16x = 268,860.24 × 167,429.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,240.16x = 45,015,076,403.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,015,076,403.83/179,240.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,143.92

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