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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,634.40, 281,451.60 and 94,106.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,634.40, 281,451.60 and 94,106.40 is: 141,159.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,634.40 : 281,451.60 = 94,106.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,634.40/281,451.60 = 94,106.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,634.40x = 281,451.60 × 94,106.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,634.40x = 26,486,396,850.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,486,396,850.24/187,634.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,159.60

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