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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,697.30, 278,091.66 and 167,725.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,697.30, 278,091.66 and 167,725.90 is: 251,178.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,697.30 : 278,091.66 = 167,725.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,697.30/278,091.66 = 167,725.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,697.30x = 278,091.66 × 167,725.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,697.30x = 46,643,173,955.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,643,173,955.99/185,697.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,178.53

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