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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,418.40, 280,816.56 and 131,897.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,418.40, 280,816.56 and 131,897.76 is: 197,627.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,418.40 : 280,816.56 = 131,897.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,418.40/280,816.56 = 131,897.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,418.40x = 280,816.56 × 131,897.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,418.40x = 37,039,075,234.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,039,075,234.91/187,418.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,627.74

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