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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,125.93, 257,583.06 and 163,211.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,125.93, 257,583.06 and 163,211.04 is: 224,663.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,125.93 : 257,583.06 = 163,211.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,125.93/257,583.06 = 163,211.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,125.93x = 257,583.06 × 163,211.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,125.93x = 42,040,399,108.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,040,399,108.98/187,125.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,663.67

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