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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,853.60, 281,780.40 and 164,525.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,853.60, 281,780.40 and 164,525.60 is: 246,788.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,853.60 : 281,780.40 = 164,525.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,853.60/281,780.40 = 164,525.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,853.60x = 281,780.40 × 164,525.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,853.60x = 46,360,089,378.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,360,089,378.24/187,853.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,788.40

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