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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,676.17, 280,807.97 and 131,625.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,676.17, 280,807.97 and 131,625.68 is: 196,943.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,676.17 : 280,807.97 = 131,625.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,676.17/280,807.97 = 131,625.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,676.17x = 280,807.97 × 131,625.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,676.17x = 36,961,537,938.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,961,537,938.50/187,676.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,943.16

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