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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,748.32, 282,212.98 and 163,095.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,748.32, 282,212.98 and 163,095.37 is: 245,156.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,748.32 : 282,212.98 = 163,095.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,748.32/282,212.98 = 163,095.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,748.32x = 282,212.98 × 163,095.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,748.32x = 46,027,630,391.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,027,630,391.90/187,748.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,156.02

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