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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,808.68, 281,777.82 and 117,604.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,808.68, 281,777.82 and 117,604.36 is: 176,447.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,808.68 : 281,777.82 = 117,604.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,808.68/281,777.82 = 117,604.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,808.68x = 281,777.82 × 117,604.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,808.68x = 33,138,300,183.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,138,300,183.30/187,808.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,447.12

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