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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,363.20, 281,044.80 and 108,679.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,363.20, 281,044.80 and 108,679.80 is: 163,019.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,363.20 : 281,044.80 = 108,679.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,363.20/281,044.80 = 108,679.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,363.20x = 281,044.80 × 108,679.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,363.20x = 30,543,892,655.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,543,892,655.04/187,363.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,019.70

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