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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,653.12, 280,814.76 and 165,509.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,653.12, 280,814.76 and 165,509.76 is: 247,678.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,653.12 : 280,814.76 = 165,509.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,653.12/280,814.76 = 165,509.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,653.12x = 280,814.76 × 165,509.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,653.12x = 46,477,583,532.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,477,583,532.06/187,653.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,678.18

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