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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,312.18, 280,628.07 and 108,259.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,312.18, 280,628.07 and 108,259.42 is: 162,192.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,312.18 : 280,628.07 = 108,259.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,312.18/280,628.07 = 108,259.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,312.18x = 280,628.07 × 108,259.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,312.18x = 30,380,632,093.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,380,632,093.92/187,312.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,192.51

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