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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167,274, 250,997.04 and 111,152.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167,274, 250,997.04 and 111,152.88 is: 166,786.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167,274 : 250,997.04 = 111,152.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167,274/250,997.04 = 111,152.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167,274x = 250,997.04 × 111,152.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167,274x = 27,899,043,867.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,899,043,867.48/167,274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,786.49

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