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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,905.19, 281,482.25 and 112,984.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,905.19, 281,482.25 and 112,984.31 is: 169,250.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,905.19 : 281,482.25 = 112,984.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,905.19/281,482.25 = 112,984.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,905.19x = 281,482.25 × 112,984.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,905.19x = 31,803,077,793.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,803,077,793.50/187,905.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,250.66

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