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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,825.35, 281,270.66 and 131,401.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,825.35, 281,270.66 and 131,401.33 is: 196,775.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,825.35 : 281,270.66 = 131,401.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,825.35/281,270.66 = 131,401.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,825.35x = 281,270.66 × 131,401.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,825.35x = 36,959,338,813.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,959,338,813.98/187,825.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,775.03

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