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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,774.40, 281,661.60 and 94,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,774.40, 281,661.60 and 94,246.40 is: 141,369.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,774.40 : 281,661.60 = 94,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,774.40/281,661.60 = 94,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,774.40x = 281,661.60 × 94,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,774.40x = 26,545,591,818.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,545,591,818.24/187,774.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,369.60

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