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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,241.16, 268,861.74 and 167,430.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,241.16, 268,861.74 and 167,430.28 is: 251,145.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,241.16 : 268,861.74 = 167,430.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,241.16/268,861.74 = 167,430.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,241.16x = 268,861.74 × 167,430.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,241.16x = 45,015,596,409.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,015,596,409.49/179,241.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,145.42

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