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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,526.02, 281,374.42 and 79,485.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,526.02, 281,374.42 and 79,485.00 is: 119,263.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,526.02 : 281,374.42 = 79,485.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,526.02/281,374.42 = 79,485.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,526.02x = 281,374.42 × 79,485.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,526.02x = 22,365,044,366.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,365,044,366.83/187,526.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,263.69

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