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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,044.90, 280,567.35 and 93,516.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,044.90, 280,567.35 and 93,516.90 is: 140,275.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,044.90 : 280,567.35 = 93,516.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,044.90/280,567.35 = 93,516.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,044.90x = 280,567.35 × 93,516.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,044.90x = 26,237,788,813.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,237,788,813.22/187,044.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,275.35

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