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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,942.76, 281,843.90 and 75,585.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,942.76, 281,843.90 and 75,585.04 is: 113,349.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,942.76 : 281,843.90 = 75,585.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,942.76/281,843.90 = 75,585.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,942.76x = 281,843.90 × 75,585.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,942.76x = 21,303,182,455.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,303,182,455.26/187,942.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,349.31

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