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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,537.76, 281,304.48 and 75,246.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,537.76, 281,304.48 and 75,246.56 is: 112,868.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,537.76 : 281,304.48 = 75,246.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,537.76/281,304.48 = 75,246.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,537.76x = 281,304.48 × 75,246.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,537.76x = 21,167,194,432.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,167,194,432.59/187,537.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,868.97

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