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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,727.22, 281,590.66 and 75,407.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,727.22, 281,590.66 and 75,407.46 is: 113,111.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,727.22 : 281,590.66 = 75,407.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,727.22/281,590.66 = 75,407.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,727.22x = 281,590.66 × 75,407.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,727.22x = 21,234,036,430.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,234,036,430.32/187,727.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,111.12

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