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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,553.16, 258,944.10 and 167,375.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,553.16, 258,944.10 and 167,375.37 is: 231,085.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,553.16 : 258,944.10 = 167,375.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,553.16/258,944.10 = 167,375.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,553.16x = 258,944.10 × 167,375.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,553.16x = 43,340,864,546.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,340,864,546.82/187,553.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,085.76

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