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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,523.92, 281,979.16 and 167,592.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,523.92, 281,979.16 and 167,592.85 is: 231,061.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,523.92 : 281,979.16 = 167,592.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,523.92/281,979.16 = 167,592.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,523.92x = 281,979.16 × 167,592.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,523.92x = 47,257,689,941.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,257,689,941.08/204,523.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,061.92

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