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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,060.80, 280,591.20 and 166,843.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,060.80, 280,591.20 and 166,843.20 is: 250,264.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,060.80 : 280,591.20 = 166,843.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,060.80/280,591.20 = 166,843.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,060.80x = 280,591.20 × 166,843.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,060.80x = 46,814,733,699.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,814,733,699.84/187,060.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,264.80

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