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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,923, 259,454.70 and 167,745.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,923, 259,454.70 and 167,745.36 is: 231,596.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,923 : 259,454.70 = 167,745.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,923/259,454.70 = 167,745.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,923x = 259,454.70 × 167,745.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,923x = 43,522,322,055.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,522,322,055.19/187,923
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,596.57

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