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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,233.20, 280,849.80 and 112,437.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,233.20, 280,849.80 and 112,437.80 is: 168,656.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,233.20 : 280,849.80 = 112,437.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,233.20/280,849.80 = 112,437.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,233.20x = 280,849.80 × 112,437.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,233.20x = 31,578,133,642.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,578,133,642.44/187,233.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,656.70

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