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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,131.94, 280,697.48 and 74,838.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,131.94, 280,697.48 and 74,838.40 is: 112,257.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,131.94 : 280,697.48 = 74,838.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,131.94/280,697.48 = 74,838.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,131.94x = 280,697.48 × 74,838.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,131.94x = 21,006,950,287.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,006,950,287.23/187,131.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,257.43

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