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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,748.83, 282,213.73 and 163,095.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,748.83, 282,213.73 and 163,095.87 is: 245,156.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,748.83 : 282,213.73 = 163,095.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,748.83/282,213.73 = 163,095.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,748.83x = 282,213.73 × 163,095.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,748.83x = 46,027,893,820.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,027,893,820.30/187,748.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,156.75

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