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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,177.36, 386,591.84 and 167,010.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,177.36, 386,591.84 and 167,010.64 is: 230,443.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,177.36 : 386,591.84 = 167,010.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,177.36/386,591.84 = 167,010.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,177.36x = 386,591.84 × 167,010.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,177.36x = 64,564,950,617.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,564,950,617.18/280,177.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,443.14

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