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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,127.78, 387,918.09 and 167,926.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,127.78, 387,918.09 and 167,926.50 is: 231,715.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,127.78 : 387,918.09 = 167,926.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,127.78/387,918.09 = 167,926.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,127.78x = 387,918.09 × 167,926.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,127.78x = 65,141,727,140.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,141,727,140.39/281,127.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,715.72

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