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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,511.89, 268,503.72 and 167,179.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,511.89, 268,503.72 and 167,179.79 is: 230,774.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,511.89 : 268,503.72 = 167,179.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,511.89/268,503.72 = 167,179.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,511.89x = 268,503.72 × 167,179.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,511.89x = 44,888,395,523.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,888,395,523.82/194,511.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,774.56

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