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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,629.60, 281,674.80 and 94,202.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,629.60, 281,674.80 and 94,202.40 is: 141,419.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,629.60 : 281,674.80 = 94,202.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,629.60/281,674.80 = 94,202.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,629.60x = 281,674.80 × 94,202.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,629.60x = 26,534,442,179.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,534,442,179.52/187,629.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,419.28

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