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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,904.19, 281,480.75 and 112,983.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,904.19, 281,480.75 and 112,983.31 is: 169,249.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,904.19 : 281,480.75 = 112,983.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,904.19/281,480.75 = 112,983.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,904.19x = 281,480.75 × 112,983.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,904.19x = 31,802,626,836.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,802,626,836.28/187,904.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,249.16

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