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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,176.84, 280,959.66 and 108,444.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,176.84, 280,959.66 and 108,444.84 is: 162,779.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,176.84 : 280,959.66 = 108,444.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,176.84/280,959.66 = 108,444.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,176.84x = 280,959.66 × 108,444.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,176.84x = 30,468,625,375.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,468,625,375.15/187,176.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,779.89

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