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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,219.10, 280,829.85 and 74,908.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,219.10, 280,829.85 and 74,908.70 is: 112,363.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,219.10 : 280,829.85 = 74,908.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,219.10/280,829.85 = 74,908.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,219.10x = 280,829.85 × 74,908.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,219.10x = 21,036,598,984.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,036,598,984.70/187,219.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,363.53

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