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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,922, 259,453.32 and 167,744.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,922, 259,453.32 and 167,744.36 is: 231,595.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,922 : 259,453.32 = 167,744.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,922/259,453.32 = 167,744.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,922x = 259,453.32 × 167,744.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,922x = 43,521,831,113.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,521,831,113.28/187,922
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,595.19

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