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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,418, 281,165.88 and 76,610

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,418, 281,165.88 and 76,610 is: 114,930.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,418 : 281,165.88 = 76,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,418/281,165.88 = 76,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,418x = 281,165.88 × 76,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,418x = 21,540,118,066.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,540,118,066.80/187,418
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,930.89

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