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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,695.67, 278,089.23 and 167,724.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,695.67, 278,089.23 and 167,724.27 is: 251,176.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,695.67 : 278,089.23 = 167,724.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,695.67/278,089.23 = 167,724.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,695.67x = 278,089.23 × 167,724.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,695.67x = 46,642,313,096.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,642,313,096.61/185,695.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,176.09

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