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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,829.10, 281,743.65 and 164,501.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,829.10, 281,743.65 and 164,501.10 is: 246,751.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,829.10 : 281,743.65 = 164,501.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,829.10/281,743.65 = 164,501.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,829.10x = 281,743.65 × 164,501.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,829.10x = 46,347,140,343.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,347,140,343.02/187,829.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,751.65

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