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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,700.92, 281,592.90 and 103,417.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,700.92, 281,592.90 and 103,417.68 is: 155,149.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,700.92 : 281,592.90 = 103,417.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,700.92/281,592.90 = 103,417.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,700.92x = 281,592.90 × 103,417.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,700.92x = 29,121,684,422.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,121,684,422.47/187,700.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,149.40

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