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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,317.66, 280,830.42 and 127,187.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,317.66, 280,830.42 and 127,187.58 is: 190,682.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,317.66 : 280,830.42 = 127,187.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,317.66/280,830.42 = 127,187.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,317.66x = 280,830.42 × 127,187.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,317.66x = 35,718,141,510.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,718,141,510.18/187,317.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,682.19

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