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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,229.76, 280,596.24 and 81,934.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,229.76, 280,596.24 and 81,934.08 is: 122,792.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,229.76 : 280,596.24 = 81,934.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,229.76/280,596.24 = 81,934.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,229.76x = 280,596.24 × 81,934.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,229.76x = 22,990,394,775.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,990,394,775.86/187,229.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,792.42

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