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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,629.90, 281,444.85 and 94,101.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,629.90, 281,444.85 and 94,101.90 is: 141,152.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,629.90 : 281,444.85 = 94,101.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,629.90/281,444.85 = 94,101.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,629.90x = 281,444.85 × 94,101.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,629.90x = 26,484,495,130.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,484,495,130.22/187,629.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,152.85

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