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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,951.96, 278,997.12 and 167,006.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,951.96, 278,997.12 and 167,006.52 is: 249,231.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,951.96 : 278,997.12 = 167,006.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,951.96/278,997.12 = 167,006.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,951.96x = 278,997.12 × 167,006.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,951.96x = 46,594,338,101.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,594,338,101.22/186,951.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,231.61

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