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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,205.40, 280,808.10 and 93,677.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,205.40, 280,808.10 and 93,677.40 is: 140,516.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,205.40 : 280,808.10 = 93,677.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,205.40/280,808.10 = 93,677.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,205.40x = 280,808.10 × 93,677.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,205.40x = 26,305,372,706.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,305,372,706.94/187,205.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,516.10

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