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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,225.60, 280,838.40 and 93,913.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,225.60, 280,838.40 and 93,913.60 is: 140,870.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,225.60 : 280,838.40 = 93,913.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,225.60/280,838.40 = 93,913.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,225.60x = 280,838.40 × 93,913.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,225.60x = 26,374,545,162.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,374,545,162.24/187,225.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,870.40

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