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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,832.23, 281,659.16 and 108,970.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,832.23, 281,659.16 and 108,970.63 is: 163,404.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,832.23 : 281,659.16 = 108,970.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,832.23/281,659.16 = 108,970.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,832.23x = 281,659.16 × 108,970.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,832.23x = 30,692,575,565.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,692,575,565.62/187,832.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,404.20

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