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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,219.62, 280,584.81 and 163,467.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,219.62, 280,584.81 and 163,467.18 is: 244,987.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,219.62 : 280,584.81 = 163,467.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,219.62/280,584.81 = 163,467.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,219.62x = 280,584.81 × 163,467.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,219.62x = 45,866,407,641.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,866,407,641.54/187,219.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,987.18

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