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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,059.92, 280,599.60 and 93,534.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,059.92, 280,599.60 and 93,534.08 is: 140,305.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,059.92 : 280,599.60 = 93,534.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,059.92/280,599.60 = 93,534.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,059.92x = 280,599.60 × 93,534.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,059.92x = 26,245,625,434.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,245,625,434.37/187,059.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,305.98

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