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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,265.09, 281,691.81 and 112,085.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,265.09, 281,691.81 and 112,085.01 is: 167,707.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,265.09 : 281,691.81 = 112,085.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,265.09/281,691.81 = 112,085.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,265.09x = 281,691.81 × 112,085.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,265.09x = 31,573,429,340.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,573,429,340.77/188,265.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,707.30

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