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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,266.59, 281,694.06 and 112,086.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,266.59, 281,694.06 and 112,086.51 is: 167,709.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,266.59 : 281,694.06 = 112,086.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,266.59/281,694.06 = 112,086.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,266.59x = 281,694.06 × 112,086.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,266.59x = 31,574,104,073.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,574,104,073.13/188,266.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,709.54

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