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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,712.45, 281,443.55 and 97,533.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,712.45, 281,443.55 and 97,533.54 is: 146,235.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,712.45 : 281,443.55 = 97,533.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,712.45/281,443.55 = 97,533.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,712.45x = 281,443.55 × 97,533.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,712.45x = 27,450,185,254.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,450,185,254.00/187,712.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,235.30

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