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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,922.37, 281,749.62 and 88,028.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,922.37, 281,749.62 and 88,028.07 is: 131,979.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,922.37 : 281,749.62 = 88,028.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,922.37/281,749.62 = 88,028.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,922.37x = 281,749.62 × 88,028.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,922.37x = 24,801,875,271.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,801,875,271.83/187,922.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,979.37

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