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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,126.68, 280,754.82 and 116,922.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,126.68, 280,754.82 and 116,922.36 is: 175,424.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,126.68 : 280,754.82 = 116,922.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,126.68/280,754.82 = 116,922.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,126.68x = 280,754.82 × 116,922.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,126.68x = 32,826,516,135.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,826,516,135.78/187,126.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,424.03

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