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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,349.92, 281,050.80 and 76,516

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,349.92, 281,050.80 and 76,516 is: 114,784.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,349.92 : 281,050.80 = 76,516 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,349.92/281,050.80 = 76,516/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,349.92x = 281,050.80 × 76,516
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,349.92x = 21,504,883,012.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,504,883,012.80/187,349.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,784.59

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