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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,670.80, 280,006.20 and 167,425.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,670.80, 280,006.20 and 167,425.20 is: 251,137.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,670.80 : 280,006.20 = 167,425.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,670.80/280,006.20 = 167,425.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,670.80x = 280,006.20 × 167,425.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,670.80x = 46,880,094,036.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,880,094,036.24/186,670.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,137.80

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