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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,156.92, 282,090.48 and 163,162.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,156.92, 282,090.48 and 163,162.60 is: 244,618.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,156.92 : 282,090.48 = 163,162.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,156.92/282,090.48 = 163,162.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,156.92x = 282,090.48 × 163,162.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,156.92x = 46,026,616,152.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,026,616,152.05/188,156.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,618.25

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