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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,349.40, 281,024.10 and 167,666.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,349.40, 281,024.10 and 167,666.40 is: 251,499.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,349.40 : 281,024.10 = 167,666.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,349.40/281,024.10 = 167,666.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,349.40x = 281,024.10 × 167,666.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,349.40x = 47,118,299,160.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,118,299,160.24/187,349.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,499.60

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