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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,511.76, 283,492.68 and 167,312.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,511.76, 283,492.68 and 167,312.40 is: 230,798.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,511.76 : 283,492.68 = 167,312.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,511.76/283,492.68 = 167,312.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,511.76x = 283,492.68 × 167,312.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,511.76x = 47,431,840,673.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,431,840,673.23/205,511.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,798.67

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