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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,407.70, 275,111.55 and 167,661.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,407.70, 275,111.55 and 167,661.30 is: 251,491.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,407.70 : 275,111.55 = 167,661.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,407.70/275,111.55 = 167,661.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,407.70x = 275,111.55 × 167,661.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,407.70x = 46,125,560,118.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,125,560,118.02/183,407.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,491.95

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