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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,257.40, 287,705.70 and 167,568.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,257.40, 287,705.70 and 167,568.60 is: 250,759.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,257.40 : 287,705.70 = 167,568.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,257.40/287,705.70 = 167,568.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,257.40x = 287,705.70 × 167,568.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,257.40x = 48,210,441,361.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,210,441,361.02/192,257.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,759.87

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