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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,023.90, 280,951.06 and 115,999.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,023.90, 280,951.06 and 115,999.04 is: 174,256.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,023.90 : 280,951.06 = 115,999.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,023.90/280,951.06 = 115,999.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,023.90x = 280,951.06 × 115,999.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,023.90x = 32,590,053,246.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,590,053,246.98/187,023.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,256.09

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