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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,534.44, 281,176.68 and 103,334.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,534.44, 281,176.68 and 103,334.16 is: 154,932.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,534.44 : 281,176.68 = 103,334.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,534.44/281,176.68 = 103,334.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,534.44x = 281,176.68 × 103,334.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,534.44x = 29,055,156,039.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,055,156,039.39/187,534.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,932.37

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