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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,221.20, 280,831.80 and 134,077.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,221.20, 280,831.80 and 134,077.10 is: 201,115.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,221.20 : 280,831.80 = 134,077.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,221.20/280,831.80 = 134,077.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,221.20x = 280,831.80 × 134,077.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,221.20x = 37,653,113,331.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,653,113,331.78/187,221.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,115.65

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