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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,824.54, 281,063.34 and 162,610.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,824.54, 281,063.34 and 162,610.77 is: 243,333.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,824.54 : 281,063.34 = 162,610.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,824.54/281,063.34 = 162,610.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,824.54x = 281,063.34 × 162,610.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,824.54x = 45,703,926,136.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,703,926,136.17/187,824.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,333.09

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