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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,716.06, 281,348.88 and 131,248.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,716.06, 281,348.88 and 131,248.26 is: 196,714.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,716.06 : 281,348.88 = 131,248.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,716.06/281,348.88 = 131,248.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,716.06x = 281,348.88 × 131,248.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,716.06x = 36,926,550,952.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,926,550,952.95/187,716.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,714.93

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