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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,675.20, 281,513.34 and 94,159.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,675.20, 281,513.34 and 94,159.08 is: 141,238.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,675.20 : 281,513.34 = 94,159.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,675.20/281,513.34 = 94,159.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,675.20x = 281,513.34 × 94,159.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,675.20x = 26,507,037,102.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,507,037,102.13/187,675.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,238.89

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