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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,725.23, 281,587.66 and 75,405.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,725.23, 281,587.66 and 75,405.47 is: 113,108.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,725.23 : 281,587.66 = 75,405.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,725.23/281,587.66 = 75,405.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,725.23x = 281,587.66 × 75,405.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,725.23x = 21,233,248,252.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,233,248,252.05/187,725.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,108.12

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