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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,911.69, 281,824.39 and 112,031.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,911.69, 281,824.39 and 112,031.70 is: 168,021.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,911.69 : 281,824.39 = 112,031.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,911.69/281,824.39 = 112,031.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,911.69x = 281,824.39 × 112,031.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,911.69x = 31,573,265,513.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,573,265,513.16/187,911.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,021.83

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