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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,859.40, 281,789.10 and 164,531.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,859.40, 281,789.10 and 164,531.40 is: 246,797.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,859.40 : 281,789.10 = 164,531.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,859.40/281,789.10 = 164,531.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,859.40x = 281,789.10 × 164,531.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,859.40x = 46,363,155,127.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,363,155,127.74/187,859.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,797.10

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