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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,518.89, 268,513.38 and 167,186.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,518.89, 268,513.38 and 167,186.79 is: 230,784.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,518.89 : 268,513.38 = 167,186.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,518.89/268,513.38 = 167,186.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,518.89x = 268,513.38 × 167,186.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,518.89x = 44,891,890,074.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,891,890,074.25/194,518.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,784.22

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