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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,865.40, 281,798.10 and 164,537.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,865.40, 281,798.10 and 164,537.40 is: 246,806.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,865.40 : 281,798.10 = 164,537.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,865.40/281,798.10 = 164,537.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,865.40x = 281,798.10 × 164,537.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,865.40x = 46,366,326,698.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,366,326,698.94/187,865.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,806.10

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