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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,927.94, 281,848.77 and 112,047.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,927.94, 281,848.77 and 112,047.95 is: 168,046.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,927.94 : 281,848.77 = 112,047.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,927.94/281,848.77 = 112,047.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,927.94x = 281,848.77 × 112,047.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,927.94x = 31,580,575,479.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,580,575,479.28/187,927.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,046.20

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