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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,261.60, 280,892.40 and 81,968.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,261.60, 280,892.40 and 81,968.80 is: 122,953.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,261.60 : 280,892.40 = 81,968.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,261.60/280,892.40 = 81,968.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,261.60x = 280,892.40 × 81,968.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,261.60x = 23,024,412,957.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,024,412,957.12/187,261.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,953.20

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