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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,266.09, 281,693.31 and 112,086.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,266.09, 281,693.31 and 112,086.01 is: 167,708.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,266.09 : 281,693.31 = 112,086.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,266.09/281,693.31 = 112,086.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,266.09x = 281,693.31 × 112,086.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,266.09x = 31,573,879,161.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,573,879,161.59/188,266.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,708.80

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