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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,314.66, 280,825.92 and 127,184.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,314.66, 280,825.92 and 127,184.58 is: 190,677.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,314.66 : 280,825.92 = 127,184.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,314.66/280,825.92 = 127,184.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,314.66x = 280,825.92 × 127,184.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,314.66x = 35,716,726,688.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,716,726,688.31/187,314.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,677.69

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