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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,427.60, 281,238.60 and 82,257.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,427.60, 281,238.60 and 82,257.20 is: 123,428.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,427.60 : 281,238.60 = 82,257.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,427.60/281,238.60 = 82,257.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,427.60x = 281,238.60 × 82,257.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,427.60x = 23,133,899,767.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,133,899,767.92/187,427.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,428.46

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