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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,036.92, 280,056.96 and 163,122.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,036.92, 280,056.96 and 163,122.12 is: 244,248.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,036.92 : 280,056.96 = 163,122.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,036.92/280,056.96 = 163,122.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,036.92x = 280,056.96 × 163,122.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,036.92x = 45,683,485,035.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,683,485,035.96/187,036.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,248.49

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