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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,019.26, 280,944.08 and 115,994.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,019.26, 280,944.08 and 115,994.39 is: 174,249.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,019.26 : 280,944.08 = 115,994.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,019.26/280,944.08 = 115,994.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,019.26x = 280,944.08 × 115,994.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,019.26x = 32,587,937,183.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,587,937,183.71/187,019.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,249.10

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