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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,995.33, 281,617.02 and 113,074.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,995.33, 281,617.02 and 113,074.11 is: 169,385.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,995.33 : 281,617.02 = 113,074.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,995.33/281,617.02 = 113,074.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,995.33x = 281,617.02 × 113,074.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,995.33x = 31,843,593,897.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,843,593,897.35/187,995.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,385.03

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