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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167,553.96, 250,882.65 and 140,982

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167,553.96, 250,882.65 and 140,982 is: 211,095.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167,553.96 : 250,882.65 = 140,982 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167,553.96/250,882.65 = 140,982/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167,553.96x = 250,882.65 × 140,982
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167,553.96x = 35,369,937,762.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,369,937,762.30/167,553.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,095.80

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