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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,163.45, 280,714.42 and 67,195.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,163.45, 280,714.42 and 67,195.56 is: 100,782.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,163.45 : 280,714.42 = 67,195.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,163.45/280,714.42 = 67,195.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,163.45x = 280,714.42 × 67,195.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,163.45x = 18,862,762,651.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,862,762,651.98/187,163.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,782.30

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