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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,747.32, 282,211.48 and 163,094.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,747.32, 282,211.48 and 163,094.37 is: 245,154.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,747.32 : 282,211.48 = 163,094.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,747.32/282,211.48 = 163,094.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,747.32x = 282,211.48 × 163,094.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,747.32x = 46,027,101,765.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,027,101,765.54/187,747.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,154.50

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