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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,225.20, 280,837.80 and 134,737.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,225.20, 280,837.80 and 134,737.20 is: 202,105.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,225.20 : 280,837.80 = 134,737.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,225.20/280,837.80 = 134,737.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,225.20x = 280,837.80 × 134,737.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,225.20x = 37,839,298,826.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,839,298,826.16/187,225.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,105.80

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