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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,527.24, 281,407.50 and 136,837.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,527.24, 281,407.50 and 136,837.44 is: 205,341.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,527.24 : 281,407.50 = 136,837.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,527.24/281,407.50 = 136,837.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,527.24x = 281,407.50 × 136,837.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,527.24x = 38,507,081,896.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,507,081,896.80/187,527.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,341.27

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