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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,884.76, 281,945.18 and 166,465.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,884.76, 281,945.18 and 166,465.28 is: 248,480.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,884.76 : 281,945.18 = 166,465.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,884.76/281,945.18 = 166,465.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,884.76x = 281,945.18 × 166,465.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,884.76x = 46,934,084,454.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,934,084,454.38/188,884.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,480.00

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