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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,763.06, 259,026.17 and 166,274.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,763.06, 259,026.17 and 166,274.70 is: 229,382.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,763.06 : 259,026.17 = 166,274.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,763.06/259,026.17 = 166,274.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,763.06x = 259,026.17 × 166,274.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,763.06x = 43,069,497,877.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,069,497,877.53/187,763.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,382.17

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