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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,061.80, 280,592.70 and 166,844.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,061.80, 280,592.70 and 166,844.20 is: 250,266.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,061.80 : 280,592.70 = 166,844.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,061.80/280,592.70 = 166,844.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,061.80x = 280,592.70 × 166,844.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,061.80x = 46,815,264,557.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,815,264,557.34/187,061.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,266.30

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