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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,441.56, 281,278.98 and 82,348.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,441.56, 281,278.98 and 82,348.92 is: 123,574.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,441.56 : 281,278.98 = 82,348.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,441.56/281,278.98 = 82,348.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,441.56x = 281,278.98 × 82,348.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,441.56x = 23,163,020,221.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,163,020,221.70/187,441.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,574.62

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