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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,234.20, 280,851.30 and 134,746.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,234.20, 280,851.30 and 134,746.20 is: 202,119.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,234.20 : 280,851.30 = 134,746.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,234.20/280,851.30 = 134,746.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,234.20x = 280,851.30 × 134,746.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,234.20x = 37,843,645,440.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,843,645,440.06/187,234.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,119.30

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