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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,704.48, 281,117.52 and 162,948

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,704.48, 281,117.52 and 162,948 is: 244,040.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,704.48 : 281,117.52 = 162,948 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,704.48/281,117.52 = 162,948/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,704.48x = 281,117.52 × 162,948
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,704.48x = 45,807,537,648.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,807,537,648.96/187,704.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,040.73

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