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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,827.65, 277,337.20 and 167,891.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,827.65, 277,337.20 and 167,891.55 is: 250,568.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,827.65 : 277,337.20 = 167,891.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,827.65/277,337.20 = 167,891.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,827.65x = 277,337.20 × 167,891.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,827.65x = 46,562,571,541.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,562,571,541.20/185,827.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,568.59

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