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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,083.20, 280,624.80 and 167,254.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,083.20, 280,624.80 and 167,254.40 is: 250,881.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,083.20 : 280,624.80 = 167,254.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,083.20/280,624.80 = 167,254.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,083.20x = 280,624.80 × 167,254.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,083.20x = 46,935,732,549.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,935,732,549.12/187,083.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,881.60

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