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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,224.54, 280,835.73 and 93,728.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,224.54, 280,835.73 and 93,728.94 is: 140,592.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,224.54 : 280,835.73 = 93,728.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,224.54/280,835.73 = 93,728.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,224.54x = 280,835.73 × 93,728.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,224.54x = 26,322,435,287.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,322,435,287.03/187,224.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,592.87

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