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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,710.09, 281,440.04 and 97,531.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,710.09, 281,440.04 and 97,531.19 is: 146,231.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,710.09 : 281,440.04 = 97,531.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,710.09/281,440.04 = 97,531.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,710.09x = 281,440.04 × 97,531.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,710.09x = 27,449,182,758.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,449,182,758.49/187,710.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,231.79

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