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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,278.88, 247,075.30 and 167,902.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,278.88, 247,075.30 and 167,902.70 is: 231,397.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,278.88 : 247,075.30 = 167,902.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,278.88/247,075.30 = 167,902.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,278.88x = 247,075.30 × 167,902.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,278.88x = 41,484,609,973.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,484,609,973.31/179,278.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,397.08

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