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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,982.08, 281,959.98 and 88,164.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,982.08, 281,959.98 and 88,164.16 is: 132,240.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,982.08 : 281,959.98 = 88,164.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,982.08/281,959.98 = 88,164.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,982.08x = 281,959.98 × 88,164.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,982.08x = 24,858,764,790.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,858,764,790.32/187,982.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,240.08

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