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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,760.06, 259,022.03 and 166,271.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,760.06, 259,022.03 and 166,271.70 is: 229,378.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,760.06 : 259,022.03 = 166,271.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,760.06/259,022.03 = 166,271.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,760.06x = 259,022.03 × 166,271.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,760.06x = 43,068,032,434.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,068,032,434.19/187,760.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,378.03

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