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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,256.60, 281,679.08 and 112,076.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,256.60, 281,679.08 and 112,076.49 is: 167,694.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,256.60 : 281,679.08 = 112,076.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,256.60/281,679.08 = 112,076.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,256.60x = 281,679.08 × 112,076.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,256.60x = 31,569,602,592.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,569,602,592.83/188,256.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,694.53

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