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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,059.60, 280,589.40 and 93,747.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,059.60, 280,589.40 and 93,747.60 is: 140,621.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,059.60 : 280,589.40 = 93,747.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,059.60/280,589.40 = 93,747.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,059.60x = 280,589.40 × 93,747.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,059.60x = 26,304,582,835.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,304,582,835.44/187,059.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,621.40

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