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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,982.72, 283,571 and 167,570.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,982.72, 283,571 and 167,570.08 is: 250,117.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,982.72 : 283,571 = 167,570.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,982.72/283,571 = 167,570.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,982.72x = 283,571 × 167,570.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,982.72x = 47,518,015,155.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,518,015,155.68/189,982.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,117.56

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