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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,175.91, 280,604.75 and 81,916.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,175.91, 280,604.75 and 81,916.23 is: 122,804.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,175.91 : 280,604.75 = 81,916.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,175.91/280,604.75 = 81,916.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,175.91x = 280,604.75 × 81,916.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,175.91x = 22,986,082,830.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,986,082,830.51/187,175.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,804.71

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