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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,467.08, 259,202.23 and 163,847.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,467.08, 259,202.23 and 163,847.48 is: 226,544.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,467.08 : 259,202.23 = 163,847.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,467.08/259,202.23 = 163,847.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,467.08x = 259,202.23 × 163,847.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,467.08x = 42,469,630,490.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,469,630,490.25/187,467.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,544.48

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