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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,888.32, 281,435.04 and 128,445.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,888.32, 281,435.04 and 128,445.12 is: 192,395.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,888.32 : 281,435.04 = 128,445.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,888.32/281,435.04 = 128,445.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,888.32x = 281,435.04 × 128,445.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,888.32x = 36,148,957,485.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,148,957,485.00/187,888.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,395.98

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