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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,852.60, 281,778.90 and 164,524.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,852.60, 281,778.90 and 164,524.60 is: 246,786.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,852.60 : 281,778.90 = 164,524.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,852.60/281,778.90 = 164,524.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,852.60x = 281,778.90 × 164,524.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,852.60x = 46,359,560,810.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,359,560,810.94/187,852.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,786.90

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