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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,460.67, 281,191.01 and 82,280.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,460.67, 281,191.01 and 82,280.55 is: 123,420.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,460.67 : 281,191.01 = 82,280.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,460.67/281,191.01 = 82,280.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,460.67x = 281,191.01 × 82,280.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,460.67x = 23,136,550,546.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,136,550,546.45/187,460.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,420.83

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