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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,108.40, 280,662.60 and 128,059.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,108.40, 280,662.60 and 128,059.40 is: 192,089.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,108.40 : 280,662.60 = 128,059.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,108.40/280,662.60 = 128,059.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,108.40x = 280,662.60 × 128,059.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,108.40x = 35,941,484,158.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,941,484,158.44/187,108.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,089.10

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