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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,697.44, 280,839.84 and 131,646.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,697.44, 280,839.84 and 131,646.93 is: 196,975.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,697.44 : 280,839.84 = 131,646.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,697.44/280,839.84 = 131,646.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,697.44x = 280,839.84 × 131,646.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,697.44x = 36,971,702,757.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,971,702,757.69/187,697.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,975.00

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