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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,848.60, 281,772.90 and 164,520.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,848.60, 281,772.90 and 164,520.60 is: 246,780.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,848.60 : 281,772.90 = 164,520.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,848.60/281,772.90 = 164,520.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,848.60x = 281,772.90 × 164,520.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,848.60x = 46,357,446,571.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,357,446,571.74/187,848.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,780.90

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