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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,381.92, 281,098.80 and 76,548

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,381.92, 281,098.80 and 76,548 is: 114,832.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,381.92 : 281,098.80 = 76,548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,381.92/281,098.80 = 76,548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,381.92x = 281,098.80 × 76,548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,381.92x = 21,517,550,942.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,517,550,942.40/187,381.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,832.59

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