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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,985.72, 283,575.47 and 167,573.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,985.72, 283,575.47 and 167,573.08 is: 250,122.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,985.72 : 283,575.47 = 167,573.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,985.72/283,575.47 = 167,573.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,985.72x = 283,575.47 × 167,573.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,985.72x = 47,519,614,920.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,519,614,920.35/189,985.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,122.04

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