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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,881.45, 281,330.10 and 137,689.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,881.45, 281,330.10 and 137,689.80 is: 206,174.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,881.45 : 281,330.10 = 137,689.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,881.45/281,330.10 = 137,689.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,881.45x = 281,330.10 × 137,689.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,881.45x = 38,736,285,202.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,736,285,202.98/187,881.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,174.08

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