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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,915.19, 281,829.65 and 112,035.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,915.19, 281,829.65 and 112,035.20 is: 168,027.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,915.19 : 281,829.65 = 112,035.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,915.19/281,829.65 = 112,035.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,915.19x = 281,829.65 × 112,035.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,915.19x = 31,574,839,234.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,574,839,234.36/187,915.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,027.08

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