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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,773.12, 280,203.84 and 167,832

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,773.12, 280,203.84 and 167,832 is: 250,446.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,773.12 : 280,203.84 = 167,832 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,773.12/280,203.84 = 167,832/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,773.12x = 280,203.84 × 167,832
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,773.12x = 47,027,170,874.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,027,170,874.88/187,773.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,446.77

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