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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,823.27, 281,734.91 and 113,795.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,823.27, 281,734.91 and 113,795.75 is: 170,693.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,823.27 : 281,734.91 = 113,795.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,823.27/281,734.91 = 113,795.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,823.27x = 281,734.91 × 113,795.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,823.27x = 32,060,235,384.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,060,235,384.63/187,823.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,693.63

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