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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,340.10, 281,010.15 and 108,608.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,340.10, 281,010.15 and 108,608.10 is: 162,912.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,340.10 : 281,010.15 = 108,608.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,340.10/281,010.15 = 108,608.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,340.10x = 281,010.15 × 108,608.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,340.10x = 30,519,978,472.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,519,978,472.22/187,340.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,912.15

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