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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,225.70, 280,838.55 and 93,719.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,225.70, 280,838.55 and 93,719.30 is: 140,578.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,225.70 : 280,838.55 = 93,719.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,225.70/280,838.55 = 93,719.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,225.70x = 280,838.55 × 93,719.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,225.70x = 26,319,992,319.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,319,992,319.02/187,225.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,578.95

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