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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,983.72, 283,572.49 and 167,571.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,983.72, 283,572.49 and 167,571.08 is: 250,119.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,983.72 : 283,572.49 = 167,571.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,983.72/283,572.49 = 167,571.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,983.72x = 283,572.49 × 167,571.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,983.72x = 47,518,548,407.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,518,548,407.59/189,983.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,119.05

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