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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,113.40, 280,764.90 and 81,933.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,113.40, 280,764.90 and 81,933.40 is: 122,941.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,113.40 : 280,764.90 = 81,933.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,113.40/280,764.90 = 81,933.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,113.40x = 280,764.90 × 81,933.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,113.40x = 23,004,022,857.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,004,022,857.66/187,113.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,941.61

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