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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,181.70, 280,903.76 and 108,187.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,181.70, 280,903.76 and 108,187.26 is: 162,356.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,181.70 : 280,903.76 = 108,187.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,181.70/280,903.76 = 108,187.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,181.70x = 280,903.76 × 108,187.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,181.70x = 30,390,208,118.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,390,208,118.10/187,181.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,356.73

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