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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,910.29, 281,865.44 and 162,534.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,910.29, 281,865.44 and 162,534.39 is: 243,801.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,910.29 : 281,865.44 = 162,534.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,910.29/281,865.44 = 162,534.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,910.29x = 281,865.44 × 162,534.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,910.29x = 45,812,827,352.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,812,827,352.48/187,910.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,801.59

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