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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,777.40, 281,666.10 and 94,249.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,777.40, 281,666.10 and 94,249.40 is: 141,374.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,777.40 : 281,666.10 = 94,249.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,777.40/281,666.10 = 94,249.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,777.40x = 281,666.10 × 94,249.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,777.40x = 26,546,860,925.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,546,860,925.34/187,777.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,374.10

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