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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,095, 280,744.02 and 108,363

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,095, 280,744.02 and 108,363 is: 162,603.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,095 : 280,744.02 = 108,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,095/280,744.02 = 108,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,095x = 280,744.02 × 108,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,095x = 30,422,264,239.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,422,264,239.26/187,095
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,603.30

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