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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,881.40, 281,822.10 and 164,553.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,881.40, 281,822.10 and 164,553.40 is: 246,830.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,881.40 : 281,822.10 = 164,553.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,881.40/281,822.10 = 164,553.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,881.40x = 281,822.10 × 164,553.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,881.40x = 46,374,784,750.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,374,784,750.14/187,881.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,830.10

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