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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,994.66, 281,926.29 and 75,645.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,994.66, 281,926.29 and 75,645.73 is: 113,442.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,994.66 : 281,926.29 = 75,645.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,994.66/281,926.29 = 75,645.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,994.66x = 281,926.29 × 75,645.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,994.66x = 21,326,518,603.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,326,518,603.61/187,994.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,442.15

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