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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,737.48, 281,553.66 and 94,218.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,737.48, 281,553.66 and 94,218.12 is: 141,300.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,737.48 : 281,553.66 = 94,218.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,737.48/281,553.66 = 94,218.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,737.48x = 281,553.66 × 94,218.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,737.48x = 26,527,456,524.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,527,456,524.32/187,737.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,300.80

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