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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,514.76, 281,466.60 and 125,617.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,514.76, 281,466.60 and 125,617.80 is: 188,556.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,514.76 : 281,466.60 = 125,617.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,514.76/281,466.60 = 125,617.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,514.76x = 281,466.60 × 125,617.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,514.76x = 35,357,215,065.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,357,215,065.48/187,514.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,556.97

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