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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,345.71, 281,018.57 and 108,416.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,345.71, 281,018.57 and 108,416.88 is: 162,625.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,345.71 : 281,018.57 = 108,416.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,345.71/281,018.57 = 108,416.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,345.71x = 281,018.57 × 108,416.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,345.71x = 30,467,156,039.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,467,156,039.38/187,345.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,625.32

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