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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,928.94, 281,850.27 and 112,048.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,928.94, 281,850.27 and 112,048.95 is: 168,047.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,928.94 : 281,850.27 = 112,048.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,928.94/281,850.27 = 112,048.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,928.94x = 281,850.27 × 112,048.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,928.94x = 31,581,026,810.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,581,026,810.72/187,928.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,047.70

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