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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,357.40, 281,036.10 and 167,674.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,357.40, 281,036.10 and 167,674.40 is: 251,511.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,357.40 : 281,036.10 = 167,674.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,357.40/281,036.10 = 167,674.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,357.40x = 281,036.10 × 167,674.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,357.40x = 47,122,559,445.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,122,559,445.84/187,357.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,511.60

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