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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,852.10, 281,778.15 and 164,524.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,852.10, 281,778.15 and 164,524.10 is: 246,786.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,852.10 : 281,778.15 = 164,524.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,852.10/281,778.15 = 164,524.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,852.10x = 281,778.15 × 164,524.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,852.10x = 46,359,296,528.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,359,296,528.42/187,852.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,786.15

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