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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,793.02, 281,970.96 and 162,570.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,793.02, 281,970.96 and 162,570.34 is: 244,099.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,793.02 : 281,970.96 = 162,570.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,793.02/281,970.96 = 162,570.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,793.02x = 281,970.96 × 162,570.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,793.02x = 45,840,114,837.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,840,114,837.33/187,793.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,099.14

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