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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,043.60, 280,565.40 and 93,731.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,043.60, 280,565.40 and 93,731.60 is: 140,597.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,043.60 : 280,565.40 = 93,731.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,043.60/280,565.40 = 93,731.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,043.60x = 280,565.40 × 93,731.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,043.60x = 26,297,843,846.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,297,843,846.64/187,043.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,597.40

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