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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,351.40, 281,027.10 and 167,668.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,351.40, 281,027.10 and 167,668.40 is: 251,502.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,351.40 : 281,027.10 = 167,668.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,351.40/281,027.10 = 167,668.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,351.40x = 281,027.10 × 167,668.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,351.40x = 47,119,364,213.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,119,364,213.64/187,351.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,502.60

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