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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,237.40, 280,856.10 and 163,909.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,237.40, 280,856.10 and 163,909.40 is: 245,864.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,237.40 : 280,856.10 = 163,909.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,237.40/280,856.10 = 163,909.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,237.40x = 280,856.10 × 163,909.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,237.40x = 46,034,954,837.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,034,954,837.34/187,237.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,864.10

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