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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,635.40, 281,453.10 and 94,107.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,635.40, 281,453.10 and 94,107.40 is: 141,161.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,635.40 : 281,453.10 = 94,107.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,635.40/281,453.10 = 94,107.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,635.40x = 281,453.10 × 94,107.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,635.40x = 26,486,819,462.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,486,819,462.94/187,635.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,161.10

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