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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,604.02, 281,322.96 and 134,792.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,604.02, 281,322.96 and 134,792.20 is: 202,128.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,604.02 : 281,322.96 = 134,792.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,604.02/281,322.96 = 134,792.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,604.02x = 281,322.96 × 134,792.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,604.02x = 37,920,140,688.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,920,140,688.91/187,604.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,128.61

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