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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,747.83, 282,212.23 and 163,094.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,747.83, 282,212.23 and 163,094.87 is: 245,155.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,747.83 : 282,212.23 = 163,094.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,747.83/282,212.23 = 163,094.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,747.83x = 282,212.23 × 163,094.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,747.83x = 46,027,364,737.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,027,364,737.72/187,747.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,155.25

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