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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,995.72, 281,927.91 and 75,646.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,995.72, 281,927.91 and 75,646.77 is: 113,443.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,995.72 : 281,927.91 = 75,646.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,995.72/281,927.91 = 75,646.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,995.72x = 281,927.91 × 75,646.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,995.72x = 21,326,935,764.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,326,935,764.35/187,995.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,443.73

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