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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,527.30, 281,983.82 and 167,596.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,527.30, 281,983.82 and 167,596.22 is: 231,066.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,527.30 : 281,983.82 = 167,596.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,527.30/281,983.82 = 167,596.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,527.30x = 281,983.82 × 167,596.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,527.30x = 47,259,422,200.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,259,422,200.14/204,527.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,066.58

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