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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,248.02, 280,711.43 and 162,120.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,248.02, 280,711.43 and 162,120.66 is: 241,750.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,248.02 : 280,711.43 = 162,120.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,248.02/280,711.43 = 162,120.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,248.02x = 280,711.43 × 162,120.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,248.02x = 45,509,122,301.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,509,122,301.14/188,248.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,750.87

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