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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,773.40, 281,660.10 and 94,245.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,773.40, 281,660.10 and 94,245.40 is: 141,368.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,773.40 : 281,660.10 = 94,245.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,773.40/281,660.10 = 94,245.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,773.40x = 281,660.10 × 94,245.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,773.40x = 26,545,168,788.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,545,168,788.54/187,773.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,368.10

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