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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,279.37, 247,075.97 and 167,903.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,279.37, 247,075.97 and 167,903.19 is: 231,397.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,279.37 : 247,075.97 = 167,903.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,279.37/247,075.97 = 167,903.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,279.37x = 247,075.97 × 167,903.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,279.37x = 41,484,842,695.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,484,842,695.83/179,279.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,397.75

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