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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,629.40, 281,444.10 and 94,101.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,629.40, 281,444.10 and 94,101.40 is: 141,152.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,629.40 : 281,444.10 = 94,101.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,629.40/281,444.10 = 94,101.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,629.40x = 281,444.10 × 94,101.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,629.40x = 26,484,283,831.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,484,283,831.74/187,629.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,152.10

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