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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,776.40, 281,664.60 and 94,248.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,776.40, 281,664.60 and 94,248.40 is: 141,372.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,776.40 : 281,664.60 = 94,248.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,776.40/281,664.60 = 94,248.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,776.40x = 281,664.60 × 94,248.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,776.40x = 26,546,437,886.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,546,437,886.64/187,776.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,372.60

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