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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,222.60, 280,833.90 and 93,910.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,222.60, 280,833.90 and 93,910.60 is: 140,865.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,222.60 : 280,833.90 = 93,910.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,222.60/280,833.90 = 93,910.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,222.60x = 280,833.90 × 93,910.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,222.60x = 26,373,280,049.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,373,280,049.34/187,222.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,865.90

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