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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,794.02, 281,972.46 and 162,571.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,794.02, 281,972.46 and 162,571.34 is: 244,100.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,794.02 : 281,972.46 = 162,571.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,794.02/281,972.46 = 162,571.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,794.02x = 281,972.46 × 162,571.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,794.02x = 45,840,640,665.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,840,640,665.30/187,794.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,100.64

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