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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,356.40, 281,034.60 and 167,673.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,356.40, 281,034.60 and 167,673.40 is: 251,510.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,356.40 : 281,034.60 = 167,673.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,356.40/281,034.60 = 167,673.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,356.40x = 281,034.60 × 167,673.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,356.40x = 47,122,026,899.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,122,026,899.64/187,356.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,510.10

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