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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,260.40, 280,890.60 and 163,932.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,260.40, 280,890.60 and 163,932.40 is: 245,898.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,260.40 : 280,890.60 = 163,932.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,260.40/280,890.60 = 163,932.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,260.40x = 280,890.60 × 163,932.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,260.40x = 46,047,070,195.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,047,070,195.44/187,260.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,898.60

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