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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,693.67, 278,086.23 and 167,722.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,693.67, 278,086.23 and 167,722.27 is: 251,173.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,693.67 : 278,086.23 = 167,722.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,693.67/278,086.23 = 167,722.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,693.67x = 278,086.23 × 167,722.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,693.67x = 46,641,253,751.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,641,253,751.34/185,693.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,173.10

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