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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,474.84, 275,212.26 and 167,974.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,474.84, 275,212.26 and 167,974.48 is: 251,961.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,474.84 : 275,212.26 = 167,974.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,474.84/275,212.26 = 167,974.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,474.84x = 275,212.26 × 167,974.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,474.84x = 46,228,634,887.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,228,634,887.06/183,474.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,961.71

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