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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,052.40, 280,578.60 and 93,524.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,052.40, 280,578.60 and 93,524.40 is: 140,286.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,052.40 : 280,578.60 = 93,524.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,052.40/280,578.60 = 93,524.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,052.40x = 280,578.60 × 93,524.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,052.40x = 26,240,945,217.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,240,945,217.84/187,052.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,286.60

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