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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,094.93, 281,905.80 and 154,544.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,094.93, 281,905.80 and 154,544.27 is: 232,860.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,094.93 : 281,905.80 = 154,544.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,094.93/281,905.80 = 154,544.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,094.93x = 281,905.80 × 154,544.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,094.93x = 43,566,924,080.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,566,924,080.70/187,094.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,860.00

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