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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,792.02, 281,969.46 and 162,569.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,792.02, 281,969.46 and 162,569.34 is: 244,097.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,792.02 : 281,969.46 = 162,569.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,792.02/281,969.46 = 162,569.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,792.02x = 281,969.46 × 162,569.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,792.02x = 45,839,587,954.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,839,587,954.97/187,792.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,097.63

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