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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,571.37, 280,906.58 and 107,366.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,571.37, 280,906.58 and 107,366.25 is: 160,791.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,571.37 : 280,906.58 = 107,366.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,571.37/280,906.58 = 107,366.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,571.37x = 280,906.58 × 107,366.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,571.37x = 30,159,885,558.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,159,885,558.09/187,571.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,791.52

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