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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,595.40, 281,393.10 and 94,067.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,595.40, 281,393.10 and 94,067.40 is: 141,101.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,595.40 : 281,393.10 = 94,067.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,595.40/281,393.10 = 94,067.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,595.40x = 281,393.10 × 94,067.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,595.40x = 26,469,917,294.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,469,917,294.94/187,595.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,101.10

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