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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,449.96, 281,176.02 and 76,641.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,449.96, 281,176.02 and 76,641.96 is: 114,963.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,449.96 : 281,176.02 = 76,641.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,449.96/281,176.02 = 76,641.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,449.96x = 281,176.02 × 76,641.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,449.96x = 21,549,881,277.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,549,881,277.80/187,449.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,963.38

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