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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,956.33, 281,890.85 and 112,076.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,956.33, 281,890.85 and 112,076.06 is: 168,088.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,956.33 : 281,890.85 = 112,076.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,956.33/281,890.85 = 112,076.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,956.33x = 281,890.85 × 112,076.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,956.33x = 31,593,214,408.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,593,214,408.60/187,956.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,088.06

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