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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,052.90, 280,579.35 and 93,524.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,052.90, 280,579.35 and 93,524.90 is: 140,287.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,052.90 : 280,579.35 = 93,524.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,052.90/280,579.35 = 93,524.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,052.90x = 280,579.35 × 93,524.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,052.90x = 26,241,155,650.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,241,155,650.82/187,052.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,287.35

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