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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,442.35, 291,508.12 and 167,979.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,442.35, 291,508.12 and 167,979.09 is: 231,586.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,442.35 : 291,508.12 = 167,979.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,442.35/291,508.12 = 167,979.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,442.35x = 291,508.12 × 167,979.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,442.35x = 48,967,268,725.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,967,268,725.21/211,442.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,586.85

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