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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,670.80, 281,554.20 and 132,374.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,670.80, 281,554.20 and 132,374.80 is: 198,596.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,670.80 : 281,554.20 = 132,374.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,670.80/281,554.20 = 132,374.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,670.80x = 281,554.20 × 132,374.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,670.80x = 37,270,680,914.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,270,680,914.16/187,670.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,596.06

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