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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,254.30, 280,881.45 and 134,766.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,254.30, 280,881.45 and 134,766.30 is: 202,149.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,254.30 : 280,881.45 = 134,766.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,254.30/280,881.45 = 134,766.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,254.30x = 280,881.45 × 134,766.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,254.30x = 37,853,353,755.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,853,353,755.14/187,254.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,149.45

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