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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,002.02, 280,527.30 and 85,775.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,002.02, 280,527.30 and 85,775.66 is: 128,674.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,002.02 : 280,527.30 = 85,775.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,002.02/280,527.30 = 85,775.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,002.02x = 280,527.30 × 85,775.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,002.02x = 24,062,414,305.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,062,414,305.52/187,002.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,674.62

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