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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,050.36, 280,575.54 and 93,534.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,050.36, 280,575.54 and 93,534.24 is: 140,301.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,050.36 : 280,575.54 = 93,534.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,050.36/280,575.54 = 93,534.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,050.36x = 280,575.54 × 93,534.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,050.36x = 26,243,419,896.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,243,419,896.49/187,050.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,301.36

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