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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,232.20, 280,848.30 and 134,744.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,232.20, 280,848.30 and 134,744.20 is: 202,116.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,232.20 : 280,848.30 = 134,744.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,232.20/280,848.30 = 134,744.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,232.20x = 280,848.30 × 134,744.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,232.20x = 37,842,679,504.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,842,679,504.86/187,232.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,116.30

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