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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,735.78, 281,519.49 and 111,870.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,735.78, 281,519.49 and 111,870.10 is: 167,754.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,735.78 : 281,519.49 = 111,870.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,735.78/281,519.49 = 111,870.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,735.78x = 281,519.49 × 111,870.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,735.78x = 31,493,612,090.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,493,612,090.65/187,735.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,754.98

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