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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,195.42, 258,450.36 and 167,017.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,195.42, 258,450.36 and 167,017.32 is: 230,591.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,195.42 : 258,450.36 = 167,017.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,195.42/258,450.36 = 167,017.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,195.42x = 258,450.36 × 167,017.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,195.42x = 43,165,686,480.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,165,686,480.24/187,195.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,591.57

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