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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,909.29, 281,863.94 and 162,533.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,909.29, 281,863.94 and 162,533.39 is: 243,800.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,909.29 : 281,863.94 = 162,533.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,909.29/281,863.94 = 162,533.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,909.29x = 281,863.94 × 162,533.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,909.29x = 45,812,301,686.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,812,301,686.96/187,909.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,800.09

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