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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,194.42, 258,448.98 and 167,016.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,194.42, 258,448.98 and 167,016.32 is: 230,590.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,194.42 : 258,448.98 = 167,016.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,194.42/258,448.98 = 167,016.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,194.42x = 258,448.98 × 167,016.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,194.42x = 43,165,196,255.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,165,196,255.11/187,194.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,590.19

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