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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,231.60, 280,848.60 and 74,921.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,231.60, 280,848.60 and 74,921.20 is: 112,382.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,231.60 : 280,848.60 = 74,921.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,231.60/280,848.60 = 74,921.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,231.60x = 280,848.60 × 74,921.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,231.60x = 21,041,514,130.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,041,514,130.32/187,231.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,382.28

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