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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,835.73, 281,664.40 and 108,974.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,835.73, 281,664.40 and 108,974.13 is: 163,409.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,835.73 : 281,664.40 = 108,974.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,835.73/281,664.40 = 108,974.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,835.73x = 281,664.40 × 108,974.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,835.73x = 30,694,132,941.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,694,132,941.97/187,835.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,409.45

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