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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,174.04, 280,601.93 and 81,914.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,174.04, 280,601.93 and 81,914.36 is: 122,801.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,174.04 : 280,601.93 = 81,914.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,174.04/280,601.93 = 81,914.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,174.04x = 280,601.93 × 81,914.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,174.04x = 22,985,326,312.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,985,326,312.49/187,174.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,801.90

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