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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,480.96, 258,844.44 and 167,303.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,480.96, 258,844.44 and 167,303.15 is: 230,986.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,480.96 : 258,844.44 = 167,303.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,480.96/258,844.44 = 167,303.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,480.96x = 258,844.44 × 167,303.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,480.96x = 43,305,490,475.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,305,490,475.82/187,480.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,986.07

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