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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,382.40, 281,203.20 and 134,829.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,382.40, 281,203.20 and 134,829.60 is: 202,337.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,382.40 : 281,203.20 = 134,829.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,382.40/281,203.20 = 134,829.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,382.40x = 281,203.20 × 134,829.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,382.40x = 37,914,514,974.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,914,514,974.72/187,382.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,337.65

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