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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,442.59, 291,508.47 and 167,979.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,442.59, 291,508.47 and 167,979.34 is: 231,587.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,442.59 : 291,508.47 = 167,979.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,442.59/291,508.47 = 167,979.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,442.59x = 291,508.47 × 167,979.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,442.59x = 48,967,400,395.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,967,400,395.01/211,442.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,587.21

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