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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,847.40, 281,771.10 and 164,519.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,847.40, 281,771.10 and 164,519.40 is: 246,779.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,847.40 : 281,771.10 = 164,519.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,847.40/281,771.10 = 164,519.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,847.40x = 281,771.10 × 164,519.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,847.40x = 46,356,812,309.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,356,812,309.34/187,847.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,779.10

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