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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,215.60, 280,823.40 and 81,922.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,215.60, 280,823.40 and 81,922.80 is: 122,884.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,215.60 : 280,823.40 = 81,922.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,215.60/280,823.40 = 81,922.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,215.60x = 280,823.40 × 81,922.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,215.60x = 23,005,839,233.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,005,839,233.52/187,215.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,884.20

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