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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,851.90, 281,777.85 and 164,523.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,851.90, 281,777.85 and 164,523.90 is: 246,785.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,851.90 : 281,777.85 = 164,523.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,851.90/281,777.85 = 164,523.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,851.90x = 281,777.85 × 164,523.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,851.90x = 46,359,190,815.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,359,190,815.62/187,851.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,785.85

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