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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,110.40, 280,665.60 and 112,460.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,110.40, 280,665.60 and 112,460.80 is: 168,691.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,110.40 : 280,665.60 = 112,460.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,110.40/280,665.60 = 112,460.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,110.40x = 280,665.60 × 112,460.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,110.40x = 31,563,877,908.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,563,877,908.48/187,110.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,691.20

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