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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,369.49, 281,244.23 and 166,158.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,369.49, 281,244.23 and 166,158.33 is: 249,405.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,369.49 : 281,244.23 = 166,158.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,369.49/281,244.23 = 166,158.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,369.49x = 281,244.23 × 166,158.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,369.49x = 46,731,071,578.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,731,071,578.94/187,369.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,405.98

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