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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,182.36, 280,802.70 and 112,284.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,182.36, 280,802.70 and 112,284.90 is: 168,444.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,182.36 : 280,802.70 = 112,284.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,182.36/280,802.70 = 112,284.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,182.36x = 280,802.70 × 112,284.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,182.36x = 31,529,903,089.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,529,903,089.23/187,182.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,444.84

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