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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,730.55, 281,232.95 and 104,371.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,730.55, 281,232.95 and 104,371.83 is: 156,356.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,730.55 : 281,232.95 = 104,371.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,730.55/281,232.95 = 104,371.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,730.55x = 281,232.95 × 104,371.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,730.55x = 29,352,797,125.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,352,797,125.94/187,730.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,356.00

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