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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,071.60, 280,607.40 and 108,145.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,071.60, 280,607.40 and 108,145.20 is: 162,217.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,071.60 : 280,607.40 = 108,145.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,071.60/280,607.40 = 108,145.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,071.60x = 280,607.40 × 108,145.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,071.60x = 30,346,343,394.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,346,343,394.48/187,071.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,217.80

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