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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,188.66, 258,441.04 and 167,010.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,188.66, 258,441.04 and 167,010.55 is: 230,582.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,188.66 : 258,441.04 = 167,010.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,188.66/258,441.04 = 167,010.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,188.66x = 258,441.04 × 167,010.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,188.66x = 43,162,380,232.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,162,380,232.97/187,188.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,582.24

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