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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,177.84, 280,961.16 and 108,445.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,177.84, 280,961.16 and 108,445.84 is: 162,781.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,177.84 : 280,961.16 = 108,445.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,177.84/280,961.16 = 108,445.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,177.84x = 280,961.16 × 108,445.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,177.84x = 30,469,069,003.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,469,069,003.57/187,177.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,781.39

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